Sec. 3. Green retrofit program
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In this section: The term covered property means a multifamily residential property receiving project-based assistance under— section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 ( 12 U.S.C. 1701q ); section 811 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8013 ); or section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f ). the term eligible entity means the owner of a covered property. The term Secretary means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
The Secretary shall establish a program to provide grants or loans to eligible entities for the purpose of performing in-home health and green retrofits to covered properties. The purpose of the program established under subsection
(b)shall be to, with respect to a covered property— reduce the energy demand, water consumption, or greenhouse gas emissions of the covered property; increase the adoption of renewable energy technologies, including energy storage and demand response capable technology, and energy efficiency measures in the covered property; lower the operating costs of the covered property; improve the quality of life of residents of the covered property; reduce risks to the health and safety of residents of the covered property; and reduce the overall impact on the environment of the covered property. In awarding grants or loans under this section, the Secretary shall ensure the equitable geographic distribution of awards. The Secretary may promulgate regulations to carry out the program established under subsection (b). In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Energy, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the maximum extent practicable.
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