Vermont Business Magazine Late Tuesday, the US House of Representatives unanimously approved bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) to help schools become more energy efficient in Vermont and across the country. The Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act (H.R. 762) establishes a coordinating structure to help schools better navigate federal energy efficiency programs and financing options. It designates the Department of Energy as the lead agency in coordinating a cross-departmental efforts to initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and retrofitting projects for schools.
“Investments in energy efficiency create jobs, save money, and improve the environment,” said Welch. “By streamlining federal programs and cutting red tape, our bipartisan bill will result in lower energy use and lower energy bills for taxpayer funded school systems in Vermont and around the country.”
Source: Washington, DC – Welch 3.6.2019