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HR 2689 113th Congress House Energy Congressional oversight Energy efficiency and conservation Government buildings, facilities, and property Performance measurement Public contracts and procurement Public utilities and utility rates Water use and supply

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2014

Introduced: July 16, 2013 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 19, 2014
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 467.
Nov 19, 2014
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-627.
Apr 30, 2014
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 30, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 29, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 19, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Jul 16, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 16, 2013
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2014 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) to revise requirements for energy savings performance contracts. (These contracts allow federal agencies to work with private contractors on energy efficiency upgrades to federal facilities.)

Directs each federal facility energy manager to 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.)

Requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to report to the President and Congress on each agency's energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts, including their investment value and their energy savings.

Expands the kinds of energy conservation measures that may be implemented under the contracts by including those involving energy consuming devices and required support structures.

Prohibits agencies from limiting 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 thanks to energy efficiency and conservation measures).

Authorizes agencies to sell or transfer energy savings and apply the proceeds to fund a contract.

Expands the meaning of energy savings to include: (1) the use, sale, or transfer of energy incentives, rebates, or credits (including renewable energy credits) from federal, state, or local 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.

What's happening now November 19, 2014

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 467.

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