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S.548: Save American Energy Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced March 9, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
2 (2 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Save American Energy Act - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a federal energy efficiency resource standard for retail electricity and natural gas distributors.Requires the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish a program to implement, enforce, review, and adjust performance standards for specified cumulative electricity and natural gas savings for 2012 through 2020; (2) promulgate regulations establishing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-28.
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| March 9, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |