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Smart Building Acceleration Act

Introduced: April 3, 2019 Introduced by: Welch, Peter Democratic · Vermont See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 16, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
May 16, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 10, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Apr 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 3, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 3, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Smart Building Acceleration Act

This bill assists the building sector in adopting smart building technology that increases energy efficiency. Smart buildings are buildings with energy systems that (1) are flexible and automated; (2) have extensive operational monitoring and communication connectivity, allowing remote monitoring and analysis of building functions; (3) take a systems-based approach in integrating the overall building operations for control of energy generation, consumption, and storage; (4) communicate with utilities and other third-party commercial entities, if appropriate; (5) protect the health and safety of occupants and workers; and (6) are cybersecure.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a Federal Smart Building Program. Under the program, DOE must implement smart building technology in certain federal buildings and demonstrate the costs and benefits of smart buildings.

DOE may expand awards made under the Federal Energy Management Program and the Better Building Challenge to recognize specific federal agency achievements in accelerating the adoption of smart building technologies.

In addition, DOE must conduct (1) a survey of privately owned smart buildings throughout the United States and evaluate their costs and benefits, and (2) research and development on barriers to the integration of advanced building technologies. As part of the Better Building Challenge, DOE must demonstrate policies and approaches that accelerate the transition to smart buildings.

What's happening now July 17, 2019

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2