Funding States to Boost Energy and Water Efficiency in Public Buildings.
This law provides financial aid to states to expand programs focused on energy and water efficiency upgrades in public facilities like schools and local government offices. The goal is to reduce operational costs for state and local governments by improving efficiency, potentially stabilizing local finances. The programs specifically aim to support improvements in rural and underserved communities.
Key points
States will receive funds to modernize public buildings to cut energy and water consumption, lowering utility bills paid by taxpayers.
A national certification program will be established for project facilitators who oversee efficiency contracts, ensuring promised cost savings are delivered.
The programs are required to prioritize and support efficiency improvements in rural and underserved communities.
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