S. 531

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Open Back Better Act of 2021

Introduced 3/2/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

3/2/2021 • Senate

Summary

Open Back Better Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration. It also provides grants for projects that may have combined heat and power and energy storage as project components.

States must use at least 40% of grant funds to implement projects in environmental justice communities or low-income communities that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

Introduced in Senate • 3/2/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy

Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionBuy American requirementsCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild care and developmentCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyDisaster relief and insuranceEducational facilities and institutionsElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment buildings, facilities, and property