Bill > S1342

This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and produce a report within one year of the bill's enactment that will quantify the energy savings achieved by operational efficiency programs and services. These programs and services are defined as those that utilize information and communications technologies, such as computer hardware, energy efficiency software, and power management tools, to optimize the operation of buildings and equipment at the most efficient times. The report will cover commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities, including federal agencies, and will also recommend methods for utilities, regulators, and federal agencies to evaluate, measure, and verify these energy savings.