Skip to main content
HR 1659 113th Congress House Energy Energy efficiency and conservation Government buildings, facilities, and property Government information and archives Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles Public contracts and procurement

Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013

Introduced: April 18, 2013 Introduced by: Welch, Peter Democratic · Vermont See on congress.gov
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 19, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Apr 18, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 18, 2013
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to direct each federal agency to implement requirements for the use of energy and water efficiency measures in federal buildings through private financing instead of appropriations, unless: (1) to do so conflicts with the primary mission of the agency or facility, or (2) if greater cost savings can be generated under a different program.

Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to direct agencies to include in energy savings performance contracts appropriate termination clauses for facilities that will or may close before the end of a contract's term.

Includes as an "energy or water conservation measure" under such Act a measure to support the use of electric vehicles or the fueling or charging infrastructure necessary for such vehicles. Includes measures to finance the acquisition or use of such vehicles or their fueling infrastructure among energy efficiency, water conservation, or electricity demand management programs in which agencies are authorized and encouraged to participate.


What's happening now April 19, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2