12 U.S.C. § 1701z-13 : US Code - Section 1701Z-13: Solar energy for single-family and multifamily housing units

Search 12 U.S.C. § 1701z-13 : US Code - Section 1701Z-13: Solar energy for single-family and multifamily housing units

(a) Purpose
It is the purpose of this section to promote and extend the
application of viable solar energy systems as a desirable source of
energy for residential single-family and multifamily housing units.
(b) Cost-effective and economically feasible solar energy systems;
"solar energy system" defined
(1) The Secretary, in carrying out programs and activities under
section 1452b (!1) of title 42, section 1701q of this title, and
section 1437f of title 42, shall permit the installation of solar
energy systems which are cost-effective and economically feasible.
(2) For the purpose of this Act, the term "solar energy system"
means any addition, alteration, or improvement to an existing or
new structure which is designed to utilize wind energy or solar
energy either of the active type based on mechanically forced
energy transfer or of the passive type based on convective,
conductive, or radiant energy transfer or some combination of these
types to reduce the energy requirements of that structure from
other energy sources, and which is in conformity with such criteria
and standards as shall be prescribed by the Secretary in
consultation with the Secretary of Energy.
(c) Matters considered
In carrying out subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary
shall take such steps as may be necessary to encourage the
installation of cost-effective and economically feasible solar
energy systems in housing assisted under the programs and
activities referred to in such subsection taking into account the
interests of low-income homeowners and renters, including the
implementation of a plan of action to publicize the availability
and feasibility of solar energy systems to current or potential
recipients of assistance under such programs and activities.
(d) Report to Congress
The Secretary shall, in conjunction with the Secretary of Energy,
transmit to the Congress, within eighteen months after October 31,
1978, a report setting forth -
(1) the number of solar units which were contracted for or
installed or which are on order under the provisions of
subsection (b)(1) of this section during the first twelve full
calendar months after October 31, 1978; and
(2) an analysis of any problems and benefits related to
encouraging the use of solar energy systems in the programs and
activities referred to in subsection (b) of this section.