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Introduced
03/25/2015
03/25/2015
In Committee
03/27/2015
03/27/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2015 This bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to revise requirements for energy savings performance and utility energy service contracts (performance contracts). (These contracts allow federal agencies to work with private contractors on energy efficiency upgrades to federal facilities.) Each federal facility energy manager must provide an explanation regarding life cycle cost-effective measures that have not been implemented as part of the web-based compliance certification system. (Life cycle costs are the total cost of owning, operating, and maintaining a building over its useful life.) The Department of Energy (DOE) must report to the President and Congress on each agency's performance contracts, including their investment value and their energy savings. The energy conservation measures that may be contained in performance contracts are expanded by including those involving energy consuming devices and required support structures. Agencies may not limit recognition of operation and maintenance savings associated with energy systems that were modernized or replaced with energy conservation measures and water conservation measures (e.g. lower energy and water bills due to energy efficiency and conservation measures). Agencies may sell or transfer energy savings and apply the proceeds to fund a performance contract. The energy savings that may be contained in performance contracts are expanded to include: (1) the use, sale, or transfer of energy incentives, rebates, or credits (including renewable energy credits) from governments or utilities; and (2) any revenue generated from a reduction in energy or water use, more efficient waste recycling, or additional energy generated from more efficient equipment.
AI Summary
This bill, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2015, amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to enhance how federal agencies use performance contracts, which are agreements allowing private companies to make energy efficiency upgrades to federal buildings without upfront government cost. Key provisions include requiring federal facility energy managers to explain why certain cost-effective energy-saving measures haven't been implemented, expanding the types of energy-consuming devices and related structures that can be included in these contracts, and ensuring that agencies recognize savings from reduced operation and maintenance costs when energy systems are modernized or replaced. Furthermore, agencies will be able to sell or transfer energy savings and use the proceeds to fund these contracts, and the definition of what constitutes energy savings is broadened to include revenue from energy incentives, rebates, credits (like renewable energy credits), and any income generated from reduced energy or water use, improved waste recycling, or increased energy production from more efficient equipment. The Department of Energy (DOE) will also be required to report to Congress on the status and investment value of these contracts.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. (on 03/27/2015)
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