[20180510]IF10753_能源之星计划 .pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated May 10, 2018ENERGY STAR Program Overview ENERGY STAR is an internationally recognized voluntary labeling program for energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, and manufacturing plants that is managed jointly by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The intended purposes of the program are to reduce energy consumption; realize cost savings for citizens on their utility bills; and reduce emissions of pollutantsincluding greenhouse gases (GHGs)from electric power production, and limit associated health and environmental impacts through non-regulatory means. According to EPA, in 2014 the program saved consumers $34 billion on annual utility bills and avoided 300 million metric tons of GHGs. Issues of possible consideration for 115th Congress involve the programs appropriations, organization, and authorizations. Appropriations: The Presidents FY2019 budget request includes a proposal to convert the ENERGY STAR program to a fee-funded program in FY2019 with an upfront FY2019 appropriation of $46 million. The intent of the fee collection would be to provide funding to replace “to the extent allowa