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42 U.S.C. § 17152

Title 42 Chapter 152 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 17152. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program

  • (a) The Secretary shall establish a program, to be known as the “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program”, under which the Secretary shall provide grants to eligible entities in accordance with this part.
  • (b) The purpose of the program shall be to assist eligible entities in implementing strategies—
    • (1) to reduce fossil fuel emissions created as a result of activities within the jurisdictions of eligible entities in a manner that—
      • (A) is environmentally sustainable; and
      • (B) to the maximum extent practicable, maximizes benefits for local and regional communities;
    • (2) to reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; and
    • (3) to improve energy efficiency in—
      • (A) the transportation sector;
      • (B) the building sector; and
      • (C) other appropriate sectors.

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