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S. 672 (95th)

Solar Energy Government Building Act

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Introduced

10 February 1977

Last action

10 February 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY], Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Anderson, Wendell R. [D-MN], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. McClellan, John L. [D-AR], Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME], Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN], Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Young, Milton R. [R-ND], Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Griffin, Robert P. [R-MI], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Case, Clifford P. [R-NJ], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

2 September 2025

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Summary

Solar Energy Government Building Act - Title I: Solar Hot Water and Space Heating Program for Federal Building - Directs the Administrator of General Services to establish a solar hot water and space heating devices in 15,000 federally owned buildings within six fiscal years following the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Administrator to annually survey Federal buildings to determine those most suitable for the installation of solar hot water and space heating devices, considering geographic distribution and life-cycle cost evaluations in making such determination. Directs the Administrator to report annually to Congress on the status of the Program, including recommendations for future funding levels necessary to fully implement the six-year target set forth in this Act. Establishes an Advisory Committee on the Solar Energy Government Building Program of specified Government executives to assist the Administrator in the establishment and conduct of the Program. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1978 through 1983 for the purposes of this title. Title II: Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Program - Establishes a Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Program for the annual acquisition and use of photovoltaic solar electric systems, primarily for use by the Department of Defense. Directs the Administrator of General Services to administer the program with the assistance of the Secretary of Defense. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish a photovoltaic system evaluation and purchase program to insure that such systems reflect the most advanced, low-cost technology. Authorizes the appropriations of $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1978 through 1982 for design and engineering aspects of the program. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for photovoltaic system acquisition in fiscal year 1978.

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Timeline

  1. 10 February 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 February 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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