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H.R. 2245

Referred to Committee

To require the Federal Trade Commission to consider including Smart Grid capability on Energy Guide labels for products.

Introduced 5/8/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

5/15/2015 • House

Summary

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Federal Trade Commission to initiate and complete a rulemaking to consider making a special note in a prominent manner on any Energy Guide label for products that include Smart Grid capability to explain that the value of the feature depends on the Smart Grid capability of the utility system and that the use of such capability could reduce the customer's costs.

Introduced in House • 5/8/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Public utilities and utility rates

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Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2]

Republican • NC-2

Sponsored 5/8/2015

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]

D-CA-9

Joined 5/8/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 8, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House5/8/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1