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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 of the bill include: - Requiring federal agencies to reduce average building energy intensity by 2.5% each year from 2020 to 2030, and improve water use efficiency and management, including reducing potable water consumption by 54% by 2030. - Directing the Secretary of Energy to carry out a Federal Energy Management Program to facilitate the implementation of cost-effective energy and water management and energy-related investment practices, coordinate federal energy and water resilience, and promote environmental stewardship. - Establishing new authorities and responsibilities for the Federal Director of the Federal Energy Management Program, including providing technical assistance to agencies, establishing best practices, tracking agency progress, and developing training programs. - Authorizing $36 million annually from 2020 to 2024 for the Secretary to carry out the Federal Energy Management Program.

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