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42 U.S.C. 8281: Repealed. Pub. L. 99–412, title II, § 201(a) , Aug. 28, 1986 , 100 Stat. 943Text contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 91-NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY

§§8281, 8281b. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–412, title II, § 201(a) , Aug. 28, 1986 , 100 Stat. 943

Section 8281, Pub. L. 95–619, title VII, § 710, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 565, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 752, provided that definitions in section 8211 of this title apply to this subchapter and defined additional terms.

Section 8281a, Pub. L. 95–619, title VII, § 711, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 565, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 754, provided that this subchapter apply to any public utility for which coverage is provided under section 8212 of this title.

Section 8281b, Pub. L. 95–619, title VII, § 712, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 565, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 754, related to rules of the Secretary for submission and approval of plans.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Demonstration Projects for Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings

Pub. L. 99–412, title II, § 202, Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 943, provided that:

“The Secretary of Energy shall, using funds appropriated for energy conservation activities of the Department of Energy, carry out demonstration projects by sharing the cost of the construction and development by nongovernmental entities of facilities which demonstrate innovative technologies for utility applications that increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings.”