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42 U.S.C. § 8231 — Grants for energy conserving improvements; establishment of standards; authorization of appropriations
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(1) The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to make grants to finance energy conserving improvements (as defined in subparagraph (2) of the last paragraph of [section 1703(a) of title 12](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title12-section1703/a&num=0&edition=prelim)) to projects which are financed with loans under [section 1701q of title 12](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title12-section1701q&num=0&edition=prelim), or which are subject to mortgages insured under section 1715l(d)(3) or [section 1715z–1 of title 12](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title12-section1715z–1&num=0&edition=prelim). The Secretary shall make assistance available under this section on a priority basis to those projects which are in financial difficulty as a result of high energy costs. In carrying out the program authorized by this section, the Secretary shall issue regulations requiring that any grant made under this section shall be made only on the condition that the recipient of such grant shall take steps (prescribed by the Secretary) to assure that the benefits derived from such grants in terms of lower energy costs shall accrue to tenants in the form of lower rentals or to the Federal Government in the form of a lower operating subsidy if such a subsidy is being paid to such recipient.
(2) The Secretary shall establish minimum standards for energy conserving improvements to multifamily dwelling units to be assisted under this section.
(3) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section not to exceed $25,000,000.
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(1) The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to make grants to finance energy conserving improvements (as defined in subparagraph (2) of the last paragraph of [section 1703(a) of title 12](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title12-section1703/a&num=0&edition=prelim)) to projects which are financed with loans under [section 1701q of title 12](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title12-section1701q&num=0&edition=prelim), or which are subject to mortgages insured under section 1715l(d)(3) or [section 1715z–1 of title 12](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title12-section1715z–1&num=0&edition=prelim). The Secretary shall make assistance available under this section on a priority basis to those projects which are in financial difficulty as a result of high energy costs. In carrying out the program authorized by this section, the Secretary shall issue regulations requiring that any grant made under this section shall be made only on the condition that the recipient of such grant shall take steps (prescribed by the Secretary) to assure that the benefits derived from such grants in terms of lower energy costs shall accrue to tenants in the form of lower rentals or to the Federal Government in the form of a lower operating subsidy if such a subsidy is being paid to such recipient.
(2) The Secretary shall establish minimum standards for energy conserving improvements to multifamily dwelling units to be assisted under this section.
(3) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section not to exceed $25,000,000.
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### Statutory Notes
Section, act June 27, 1934, ch. 847, title VIII, § 804, as added Aug. 8, 1949, ch. 403, § 1, 63 Stat. 575; amended Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title IV, § 401, 69 Stat. 650, provided for disposition and use of excess moneys in Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund, issue and cancellation of debentures, and receipt and payment of credits and charges.
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**(a) Consultation by Secretary with National Science Foundation; scope of demonstrations; powers of Secretary** In carrying out activities under [section 1701z–1 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title12-section1701z-1&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary may, after consultation with the National Science Foundation, undertake demonstrations to determine the economic and technical feasibility of utilizing solar energy for heating or cooling residential housing (including demonstrations of new housing design or structure involving the use of solar energy). Demonstrations carried out under this section should involve both single family and multifamily housing located in areas having distinguishable climatic characteristics in urban as well as rural environments. To carry out the purpose of this section the Secretary is authorized—
(1) to enter into contracts with, to make grants to, and to provide other types of assistance to individuals and entities with special competence and knowledge to contribute to the planning, design, development, and operation of such housing;
(2) to utilize the contract, loan, or mortgage insurance authority of any federally assisted housing program in the actual planning, development, and occupancy of such housing; and
(3) to set aside any development, construction, design, or occupancy requirements for the purpose of any demonstration under this section if he determines that such requirements inhibit such demonstration.
**(b) Evaluation by Secretary** The Secretary shall include in any demonstration under this section an evaluation of the demonstration to cover the full experience involved in all stages of the demonstration.
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 8231
(c), June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 742, 744; Pub. L. 99–412, title
I, § 102(b)(3), (h)(3), Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 933, 934, re-
lated to requirements for State residential energy con-
servation plans for regulated utilities.
Section 8215, Pub. L. 95–619, title II, § 214, Nov. 9, 1978,
92 Stat. 3214; Pub. L. 99–412, title I, § 102(h)(4), Aug. 28,
1986, 100 Stat. 934, related to plan requirements for non-
regulated utilities and home heating suppliers.
Section 8216, Pub. L. 95–619, title II, § 215, Nov. 9, 1978,
92 Stat. 3215; Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 544, June 30, 1980,
94 Stat. 742; Pub. L. 99–412, title I, § 102(a)(1), (2)(A),
(b)(1), (e), (h)(5)–(7), Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 932–934, re-
lated to utility programs.
Section 8217, Pub. L. 95–619, title II, § 216, Nov. 9, 1978,
92 Stat. 3217; Pub. L. 96–294, title V, §§ 545, 546(a), 547,
June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 743, 744; Pub. L. 99–412, title I,
§§ 102(h)(8), (9), 106(a)–(c), Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 934, 941,
942; Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095; Pub.
L. 105–388, § 5(c)(2), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3479, related
to supply and installation by public utilities.
Section 8218, Pub. L. 95–619, title II, § 217, Nov. 9, 1978,
92 Stat. 3219; Pub. L. 99–412, title I, § 102(a)(1), (b)(2),
Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 932, 933, related to home heating
supplier programs.
Section 8219, Pub. L. 95–619, title II, § 218, Nov. 9, 1978,
92 Stat. 3220; Pub. L. 99–412, title I, § 102(g), Aug. 28, 1986,
100 Stat. 934, related to temporary programs.
Section 8220, Pub. L. 95–619, title II, § 219, Nov. 9, 1978,
92 Stat. 3220; Pub. L. 99–412, title I, § 102(f), Aug. 28, 1986,
100 Stat. 933, related to Federal standby authority.
Section 8221, Pub. L. 95
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