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US S1857

Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act of 2019


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Introduced
06/13/2019
In Committee
07/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

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. 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to improve federal energy and water performance requirements for federal buildings and establish a Federal Energy Management Program. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring federal agencies to reduce average building energy intensity by 2.5% each fiscal year from 2020-2030, and improve water use efficiency by reducing potable water consumption intensity by 54% by 2030 compared to 2007 levels. 2. Requiring federal agencies to begin installing all cost-effective energy and water conservation measures by October 1, 2019. 3. Establishing a Federal Energy Management Program to coordinate and strengthen federal energy and water resilience, and promote environmental stewardship, including providing technical assistance, managing implementation of building efficiency standards, and developing accredited training programs. 4. Authorizing $36 million per year from 2020-2030 for the Federal Energy Management Program.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222. (on 09/25/2019)

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