To amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to require the consideration of additional factors prior to updating revised Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes.
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Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
ID: J000307
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Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 3 harmed.
- −Electric Utilitiesconfidence 0.90
Section 2 amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to require the Secretary to consider whether updated building energy efficiency standards would result in a building transitioning from fossil fuel-generated energy to a different source, and to treat such a determination as a negative factor against updating the standards. This discourages shifts away from fossil fuel-based electricity, which could reduce demand for electric utility services that rely on fossil fuel generation, imposin
- −Oil & Gasconfidence 0.85
Section 2 requires the Secretary to treat a determination that updated standards would cause a building to transition from fossil fuel-generated energy to a different source as a negative factor against updating the standards. This discourages moves away from fossil fuel use in buildings, which could limit reductions in demand for oil and gas, thus imposing a potential cost on the oil and gas industry by slowing market contraction.
- −Renewable Energyconfidence 0.85
Section 2 requires the Secretary to consider whether updated building energy efficiency standards would result in a building transitioning from fossil fuel-generated energy to a different source, and to treat such a determination as a negative factor against updating the standards. This discourages shifts toward renewable energy sources in buildings, which could limit market expansion for renewable energy, imposing a potential cost on the renewable energy industry.
Who funds the sponsor on these industries
For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. James, John [R-MI-10])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent — they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.
Industries this bill HARMS
- Oil & Gas$575from 2 contributions
- TEMPLE, RICHARD$500
- KASBAUM, JANICE L.$75
- from 2 contributions
- ADAMSOLEARY, THERESA$100
- REW, DAVID$100