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US S2447

US S2447
Smart Building Acceleration Act


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Introduced
02/15/2018
In Committee
02/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Smart Building Acceleration Act

AI Summary

This bill, the Smart Building Acceleration Act, aims to accelerate the development and adoption of smart building technologies in both the federal government and the private sector. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Establishing the Federal Smart Building Program within the Department of Energy (DOE) to implement and demonstrate the costs and benefits of smart building technologies in selected federal buildings across various agencies. 2. Requiring the DOE Secretary to conduct a survey of privately-owned smart buildings and evaluate their costs and benefits, including identifying the most cost-effective and promising advanced building technologies. 3. Leveraging existing DOE programs, such as the Better Buildings Challenge and research and development initiatives, to support the transition to smart buildings by addressing key barriers and accelerating the adoption of these technologies. 4. Requiring the DOE Secretary to submit periodic reports to Congress on the progress of the Federal Smart Building Program and the private sector smart building survey, as well as recommendations to further accelerate the transition to smart buildings. The bill aims to showcase the capabilities of smart building technologies, promote their broader adoption, and position the federal government as a leader in demonstrating the benefits of these innovative energy-efficient and cybersecure building systems.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 02/15/2018)

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