Renewable Energy Jobs Act

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Bill Number

HR 4648

Introduced

May 9, 2014

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

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Topics

Alternative and renewable resources Building construction Electric power generation and transmission Employment and training programs Energy efficiency and conservation Environmental technology Labor and Employment Residential rehabilitation and home repair Vocational and technical education

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Summary

Renewable Energy Jobs Act - Requires the Secretary of Labor to carry out a pilot program to train individuals for careers in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries and award grants under the program to the five states with the highest installed alternative energy power capacity.

Defines "renewable energy and energy efficiency industries" as the following industries:

the energy-efficient building, construction, or retrofits industry;
the renewable electric power industry, including the wind, solar, and geothermal energy industries; and
the energy efficiency assessment industry that serves the residential, commercial, or industrial sectors.

Actions

Jun 13, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
May 9, 2014

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
May 9, 2014

Introduced in House

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