House Bill 2019
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 2, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2019
Congress
116
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency management pilot program. Under the program, DOE must award grants to water authorities (i.e., authorities that provide water, wastewater, or water reuse services) for demonstrating advanced and innovative technology-based solutions that will
- increase and improve the energy efficiency of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems;
- support the implementation of innovative processes and the installation of advanced automated systems that provide real-time data on energy and water; and
- improve energy and water conservation, water quality, and predictive maintenance of energy and water systems, through the use of Internet-connected technologies.
April 2, 2019
04/02/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
04/02/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
04/02/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:23 PM