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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 30, 2017Energy
H.R. 723

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017

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Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to revise requirements for energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (performance contracts). These contracts allow federal agencies to work with private contractors on energy efficiency upgrades to federal facilities, unless the facilities are dams, reservoirs, or hydropower facilities owned or operated by federal agencies.

Current law requires federal facility energy managers to evaluate and identify energy and water efficiency measures for federal facilities, but agencies are not required to implement the measures. The bill requires agencies to implement the measures if they are cost-effective.

The Department of Energy must report to the President and Congress on each agency's performance contracts, including their investment value and their energy savings.

The bill redefines "energy conservation measures" to include those involving energy consuming devices and required support structures.

In carrying out energy savings performance contracts, agencies may not limit 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 due to energy efficiency and conservation measures). Agencies may sell or transfer energy savings and apply the proceeds to fund a performance contract.

The energy savings that may be contained in performance contracts are expanded to include: (1) the use, sale, or transfer of energy incentives, rebates, or credits (including renewable energy credits) from 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 just happenedFeb 23, 2018

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16](R-IL)Sponsor
7 cosponsors5 D2 R
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  1. Feb 23, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.

  2. Feb 23, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-575.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. Feb 23, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-575.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  4. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  5. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  6. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  7. Feb 3, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  8. Jan 30, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  9. Jan 30, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. Jan 30, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House with amendment(s)Feb 23, 201817

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to revise requirements for energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (performance contracts). These contracts allow federal agencies to work with private contractors on energy efficiency upgrades to federal facilities, unless the facilities are dams, reservoirs, or hydropower facilities owned or operated by federal agencies.

Current law requires federal facility energy managers to evaluate and identify energy and water efficiency measures for federal facilities, but agencies are not required to implement the measures. The bill requires agencies to implement the measures if they are cost-effective.

The Department of Energy must report to the President and Congress on each agency's performance contracts, including their investment value and their energy savings.

The bill redefines "energy conservation measures" to include those involving energy consuming devices and required support structures.

In carrying out energy savings performance contracts, agencies may not limit 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 due to energy efficiency and conservation measures). Agencies may sell or transfer energy savings and apply the proceeds to fund a performance contract.

The energy savings that may be contained in performance contracts are expanded to include: (1) the use, sale, or transfer of energy incentives, rebates, or credits (including renewable energy credits) from 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.

Introduced in HouseJan 30, 2017

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017

This bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to revise requirements for energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (performance contracts). These contracts allow federal agencies to work with private contractors on energy efficiency upgrades to federal facilities, unless the facilities are dams, reservoirs, or hydropower facilities owned or operated by federal agencies.

Current law requires federal facility energy managers to evaluate and identify energy and water efficiency measures for federal facilities, but agencies are not required to implement the measures. The bill requires agencies to implement the measures if they are cost-effective.

The Department of Energy must report to the President and Congress on each agency's performance contracts, including their investment value and their energy savings.

The energy conservation measures that may be contained in performance contracts are expanded by including those involving energy consuming devices and required support structures.

Agencies may not limit 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 due to energy efficiency and conservation measures).

Agencies may sell or transfer energy savings and apply the proceeds to fund a performance contract.

The energy savings that may be contained in performance contracts are expanded to include: (1) the use, sale, or transfer of energy incentives, rebates, or credits (including renewable energy credits) from 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.

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 — Informed