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HR 3587 113th Congress House Energy Energy efficiency and conservation Government buildings, facilities, and property Performance measurement Public contracts and procurement Public utilities and utility rates Service industries

Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013

Introduced: November 21, 2013 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 22, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Nov 21, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 21, 2013
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, with respect to promotion of the conservation and efficient use of energy and water, and the use of renewable resources, by the federal government, to authorize each agency to use measures provided by law to meet energy efficiency and conservation mandates and laws, including through utility energy service contracts.

Authorizes such a contract to have a contract period that extends beyond 10 years, but prohibits such term from exceeding 25 years.

Requires the contract conditions to include requirements for measurement, verification, and performance assurances or guarantees of the savings.

What's happening now November 22, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

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