Sec. 273. SUMMER FILL AND FUEL BUDGETING PROGRAMS
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## SEC. 273 SUMMER FILL AND FUEL BUDGETING PROGRAMS ###
(a)Definitions In this section: ####
(1)Budget contract The term “**budget contract**” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the heating expenses of the consumer are spread evenly over a period of months. ####
(2)Fixed-price contract The term “**fixed-price contract**” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the retailer charges the consumer a set price for propane, kerosene, or heating oil without regard to market price fluctuations. ####
(3)Price cap contract The term “**price cap contract**” means a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the retailer charges the consumer the market price for propane, kerosene, or heating oil, but the cost of the propane, kerosene, or heating oil may exceed a maximum amount stated in the contract. ###
(b)Assistance At the request of the chief executive officer of a State, the Secretary shall provide information, technical assistance, and funding— ####
(1)to develop education and outreach programs to encourage consumers to fill their storage facilities for propane, kerosene, and heating oil during the summer months; and ####
(2)to promote the use of budget contracts, price cap contracts, fixed-price contracts, and other advantageous financial arrangements, to avoid severe seasonal price increases for and supply shortages of those products. ###
(c)Preference In implementing this section, the Secretary shall give preference to States that contribute public funds or leverage private funds to develop State summer fill and fuel budgeting programs. ###
(d)Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— ####
(1)$25,000,000 for fiscal year 2001; and ####
(2)such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year thereafter. **[**[42 U.S.C. 6283](/us/usc/t42/s6283)**]** # TITLE III IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY ### Part A Automotive Fuel Economy
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Sec. 273
SUMMER FILL AND FUEL BUDGETING PROGRAMS
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