Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Act
| Long title | Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 1980 |
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| Enacted by | the 96th United States Congress |
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The Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 1980 (SEECA) was legislation enacted by the 96th U.S. Congress. It has since been repealed. It was one of six acts enacted by the Energy Security Act of 1980.
- The act established the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank in the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- It provided that the Bank shall have the same powers as those granted to the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) by the National Housing Act. However, the legislation terminated the Bank after September 30, 1987.
- Established as part of the Bank, an Energy Conservation Advisory Committee to assist the Bank in carrying out the activities of the Bank which relate to residential and commercial energy conserving improvements.
- Established as part of the Bank, a Solar Energy Advisory Committee to provide advice to assist the Bank in carrying out the activities of the Bank which relate to solar energy systems.
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