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42 U.S.C. § 13452

Title 42Chapter 134Current through PL 116-220~1 min readLast updated: March 30, 2026View on OLRC →
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§ 13452. Natural gas and electric heating and cooling technologies

  • (a)
    • (1) The Secretary shall conduct a 5-year program, in accordance with sections 13541 and 13542 of this title, on energy efficient natural gas and electric heating and cooling technologies for residential and commercial buildings.
    • (2) The natural gas heating and cooling program shall include activities on—
      • (A) thermally activated heat pumps, including absorption heat pumps and engine-driven heat pumps; and
      • (B) other advanced natural gas technologies, including fuel cells for residential and commercial applications.
    • (3) The electric heating and cooling program shall focus on—
      • (A) advanced heat pumps;
      • (B) thermal storage; and
      • (C) advanced electric HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) and refrigeration systems that utilize replacements for chlorofluorocarbons.
  • (b) Within 180 days after October 24, 1992 , the Secretary shall solicit proposals for conducting activities under this section.

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