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Calendar No. 222
116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1857
[Report No. 116–119]
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 13, 2019
Ms. Murkowski (for herself, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Portman, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Gardner, and Ms. Hirono) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
September 25, 2019
Reported by Ms. Murkowski, with amendments
Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic
A BILL
To amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to improve Federal energy and water performance requirements for Federal buildings and establish a Federal Energy Management Program.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act of 2019
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Energy and water performance requirement for Federal buildings
In general
Section 543 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8253) is amended—
in the section heading, by inserting and water
after energy
;
in subsection (a)—
in the subsection heading, by inserting and water
after Energy
;
by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
In general
Subject to paragraph (2), the head of each Federal agency shall—
for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2030, reduce average building energy intensity (as measured in British thermal units per gross square foot) at facilities of the agency by 2.5 percent each fiscal year relative to the average building energy intensity of the facilities of the agency in fiscal year 2018;
for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2030, improve water use efficiency and management, including stormwater management, at facilities of the agency by reducing agency potable water consumption intensity—
by 54 percent by fiscal year 2030, relative to the water consumption of the agency in fiscal year 2007, through reductions of 2 percent each fiscal year (as measured in gallons per gross square foot);
by reducing the industrial, landscaping, and agricultural water consumption of the agency, as compared to a baseline of that consumption by the agency in fiscal year 2010, through reductions of 2 percent each fiscal year (as measured in gallons); and
by installing appropriate infrastructure features on federally owned property to improve stormwater and wastewater management; and water consumption intensity (as measured in gallons per gross square foot)—
by 54 percent by fiscal year 2030, relative to the water consumption of the agency in fiscal year 2007; and
through reductions of 2 percent each fiscal year; and
to the maximum extent practicable, in carrying out subparagraphs (A) and (B), take measures that are life cycle cost effective (as defined in subsection (f)(1)).
;
in paragraph (2)—
by striking (2) An agency
and inserting the following:
Energy and water intensive building exclusion
An agency
; and
in the first sentence, by inserting and water
after energy
each place it appears; and
by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:
Recommendations
Not later than December 31, 2029, the Secretary shall—
review the results of the implementation of the energy and water performance requirements established under paragraph (1); and
submit to Congress recommendations concerning energy and water performance requirements for fiscal years 2031 through 2040.
;
in subsection (b)—
in the subsection heading, by inserting and water
after Energy
; and
by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
In general
Each agency shall—
not later than October 1, 2019, to the maximum extent practicable, begin installing in Federal buildings owned by the United States all energy and water conservation measures determined by the Secretary to be life cycle cost effective (as defined in subsection (f)(1)); and
complete the installation described in subparagraph (A) as soon as practicable after the date referred to in that subparagraph.
;
in subsection (c)(1)—
in subparagraph (A)—
in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking An agency
and inserting The head of each agency
; and
by inserting or water
after energy
each place it appears; and
in subparagraph (B)(i), by inserting or water
after energy
;
in subsection (d)(2), by inserting and water
after energy
;
in subsection (e)—
in the subsection heading, by inserting and water
after energy
;
in paragraph (1)—
in the first sentence—
by striking October 1, 2012
and inserting October 1, 2020
;
by inserting and water
after energy
; and
by inserting and water
after electricity
;
in the second sentence, by inserting and water
after electricity
; and
in the fourth sentence, by inserting and water
after energy
;
in paragraph (2)—
in subparagraph (A)—
by striking and
before Federal
; and
by inserting and any other person the Secretary deems necessary,
before shall
;
in subparagraph (B)—
in clause (i)(II), by inserting and water
after energy
each place it appears;
in clause (ii), by inserting and water
after energy
; and
in clause (iv), by inserting and water
after energy
; and
by adding at the end the following:
Update
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall update the guidelines established under subparagraph (A) to take into account water efficiency requirements under this section.
;
in paragraph (3), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking established under paragraph (2)
and inserting updated under paragraph (2)(C)
; and
in paragraph (4)—
in subparagraph (A)—
by striking this paragraph
and inserting the Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act of 2019
; and
by inserting and water
before use in
; and
in subparagraph (B)(ii), in the matter preceding clause (I), by inserting and water
after energy
; and
in subsection (f)—
in paragraph (2)—
in subparagraph (A), by inserting and water
before use
; and
in subparagraph (B)—
by striking energy
before efficiency
; and
by inserting or water
before use
;
in paragraph (7)(B)(ii)(II), by inserting and water
after energy
; and
in paragraph (9)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting and water
after energy
.
Conforming amendment
The table of contents for the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (Public Law 95–619; 92 Stat. 3206) is amended by striking the item relating to section 543 and inserting the following:
Sec. 543. Energy and water management requirements.
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Federal Energy Management Program
Section 543 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8253) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Federal energy management program
In general
The Secretary shall establish a program, to be known as the Federal Energy Management Program
(referred to in this subsection as the Program
), to facilitate the implementation by the Federal Government of cost-effective energy and water management and energy-related investment practices—
to coordinate and strengthen Federal energy and water resilience; and
to promote environmental stewardship.
Program activities
Strategic planning and technical assistance
Under the Program, the Federal Director appointed under paragraph (3)(A) (referred to in this subsection as the Federal Director
) shall—
provide technical assistance and project implementation support and guidance to Federal agencies to identify, implement, procure, and track energy and water conservation measures required under this Act and under other provisions of law (including regulations);
in coordination with the Administrator of the General Services Administration, establish appropriate procedures, methods, and best practices for use by Federal agencies to select, monitor, and terminate contracts entered into under section 546 with utilities;
in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, establish appropriate procedures, methods, and best practices for use by Federal agencies to select, monitor, and terminate contracts entered into under section 801 with energy service contractors and utilities;
establish and maintain internet-based information resources and project tracking systems and tools for energy and water management;
coordinate comprehensive and strategic approaches to energy and water resilience planning for Federal agencies; and
establish a recognition program for Federal achievement in energy and water management, energy-related investment practices, environmental stewardship, and other relevant areas, through events such as individual recognition award ceremonies and public announcements.
Energy and water management and reporting
Under the Program, the Federal Director shall—
track and report on the progress of Federal agencies in meeting the requirements of the agency under this section;
make publicly available annual Federal agency performance data required under—
this section and sections 544 through 548; and
section 203 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15852);
collect energy and water use and consumption data from each Federal agency; and
based on that data, submit to each Federal agency a report that will facilitate the energy and water management, energy-related investment practices, and environmental stewardship of the agency in support of Federal goals under this Act and under other provisions of law (including regulations);
establish new Federal building energy efficiency standards; and
in consultation with the Administrator of the General Services Administration, acting through the head of the Office of High-Performance Green Buildings, implement new establish and implement Federal building sustainable design principles for new Federal facilities;
manage the implementation of Federal building energy efficiency standards and sustainable design principles established under section 305 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6834); and
designate products that meet the highest energy conservation standards for categories not covered under the Energy Star program established under section 324A of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6294a).
Federal policy coordination
Under the Program, the Federal Director shall—
develop and implement accredited training consistent with existing Federal programs and activities—
relating to energy and water use, management, and resilience in Federal buildings, energy-related investment practices, and environmental stewardship; and
that includes in-person training, internet-based programs, and national in-person training events;
coordinate and facilitate energy and water management, energy-related investment practices, and environmental stewardship through the Interagency Energy Management Task Force established under section 547; and
report on the implementation of the priorities of the President, including Executive orders, relating to energy and water use in Federal buildings, in coordination with—
the Office of Management and Budget;
the Council on Environmental Quality; and
any other entity, as considered necessary by the Federal Director.
Facility and fleet optimization
Under the Program, the Federal Director shall develop guidance, supply assistance to, and track the progress of Federal agencies—
in conducting portfolio-wide facility energy and water resilience planning and project integration;
in building new construction and major renovations to meet the sustainable design and energy and water performance standards required under this section;
in developing guidelines for—
building commissioning; and
facility operations and maintenance; and
in coordination with the Administrator of the General Services Administration, in meeting statutory and agency goals for Federal fleet vehicles.
Federal Director
Appointment
The Secretary shall appoint an individual to serve as Federal Director of the Program, which shall be a career position in the Senior Executive service, to manage the Program and carry out the activities of the Program described in paragraph (2).
Duties
The Federal Director shall—
oversee, manage, and administer the Program;
provide leadership in energy and water management, energy-related investment practices, and environmental stewardship through coordination with Federal agencies and other appropriate entities; and
establish a management council to advise the Federal Director that shall—
convene not less frequently than once every quarter; and
consist of representatives from—
the Council on Environmental Quality;
the Office of Management and Budget; and
the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings in the General Services Administration.
Savings clause
Nothing in this subsection impedes, supersedes, or alters the authority of the Secretary to carry out the remainder of this section or section 305 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6834).
Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $36,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2030.
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September 25, 2019
Reported with amendments
