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HR 9576 United States House · 117th Congress

LOWER Energy Bills Act of 2022

Summary
Leveraging Our Water and Energy data to Reduce Energy Bills Act of 2022 or the LOWER Energy Bills Act of 2022 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and implement a benchmarking and transparency initiative for certain types of properties (such as commercial or multifamily properties) to (1) advance the knowledge of owners and occupants regarding building energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions, and (2) inform efforts to reduce energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions nationwide.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates EPA benchmarking for energy/water use to reduce consumption and emissions, advancing efficiency goals without opposing renewables or fossil fuels.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates EPA to benchmark energy/water use and emissions to reduce greenhouse gases, directly advancing environmental protection through transparency and efficiency.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2022
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Introduced Dec 15, 2022 Last action Dec 15, 2022
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Dec 15, 2022
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Dec 15, 2022
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of Kathy Castor
Kathy Castor
DDemocratic
FL
14
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Photo of Andy Levin
Andy Levin
DDemocratic
MI
9