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‘‘(B) to achieve operational cost savings, through the 
application of cost-effective technologies and practices, as 
verified by the Administrator. 
‘‘(2) COST SHARING.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Federal share of the cost of 
an activity carried out using a grant provided under this 
section shall be 40 percent. 
‘‘(B) WAIVER OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—The Adminis-
trator may waive up to 100 percent of the local share 
of the cost of any grant under this section should the 
Administrator determine that the community is economi-
cally distressed, pursuant to objective economic criteria 
established by the Administrator in published guidelines. 
‘‘(3) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—The amount of a grant provided 
under this subsection shall not exceed $1,000,000. 
‘‘(b) GUIDELINES.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall issue 
guidelines to implement the grant program established under 
subsection (a). 
‘‘(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The guidelines under paragraph (1) 
shall establish— 
‘‘(A) standards for monitoring and verification of oper-
ational cost savings through the application of cost-effective 
technologies and practices reported by grantees under this 
section; 
‘‘(B) standards for grantees to implement training pro-
grams, and to provide technical assistance and education, 
relating to the retrofit of buildings using cost-effective tech-
nologies and practices; and 
‘‘(C) a requirement that each local government that 
receives a grant under this section shall achieve facility- 
wide cost savings, through renovation of existing local 
government buildings using cost-effective technologies and 
practices, of at least 40 percent as compared to the baseline 
operational costs of the buildings before the renovation 
(as calculated assuming a 3-year, weather-normalized aver-
age). 
‘‘(c) COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW.—Nothing in 
this section or any program carried out using a grant provided 
under this section supersedes or otherwise affects any State or 
local law, to the extent that the State or local law contains a 
requirement that is more stringent than the relevant requirement 
of this section. 
‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each 
of fiscal years 2007 through 2012. 
‘‘(e) REPORTS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall provide annual 
reports to Congress on cost savings achieved and actions taken 
and recommendations made under this section, and any rec-
ommendations for further action. 
‘‘(2) FINAL REPORT.—The Administrator shall issue a final 
report at the conclusion of the program, including findings, 
a summary of total cost savings achieved, and recommendations 
for further action.
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‘‘(f) TERMINATION.—The program under this section shall termi-
nate on September 30, 2012. 
‘‘(g) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the terms ‘cost-effective tech-
nologies and practices’ and ‘operating cost savings’ shall have the 
meanings defined in section 401 of the Energy Independence and 
Security Act of 2007.’’. 
SEC. 494. GREEN BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Federal Director, in coordination 
with the Commercial Director, shall establish an advisory com-
mittee, to be known as the ‘‘Green Building Advisory Committee’’. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall be composed of rep-
resentatives of, at a minimum— 
(A) each agency referred to in section 421(e); and 
(B) other relevant agencies and entities, as determined 
by the Federal Director, including at least 1 representative 
of each of— 
(i) State and local governmental green building 
programs; 
(ii) independent green building associations or 
councils; 
(iii) building experts, including architects, material 
suppliers, and construction contractors; 
(iv) security advisors focusing on national security 
needs, natural disasters, and other dire emergency 
situations; 
(v) public transportation industry experts; and 
(vi) environmental health experts, including those 
with experience in children’s health. 
(2) NON-FEDERAL MEMBERS.—The total number of non-Fed-
eral members on the Committee at any time shall not exceed 
15. 
(c) MEETINGS.—The Federal Director shall establish a regular 
schedule of meetings for the Committee. 
(d) DUTIES.—The Committee shall provide advice and expertise 
for use by the Federal Director in carrying out the duties under 
this subtitle, including such recommendations relating to Federal 
activities carried out under sections 434 through 436 as are agreed 
to by a majority of the members of the Committee. 
(e) FACA EXEMPTION.—The Committee shall not be subject 
to section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 
App.). 
SEC. 495. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY FINANCE. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary, acting through the Assist-
ant Secretary of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, shall establish an Advisory Committee on Energy Efficiency 
Finance to provide advice and recommendations to the Department 
on energy efficiency finance and investment issues, options, ideas, 
and trends, and to assist the energy community in identifying 
practical ways of lowering costs and increasing investments in 
energy efficiency technologies. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.—The advisory committee established under 
this section shall have a balanced membership that shall include 
members with expertise in— 
(1) availability of seed capital;
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(2) availability of venture capital; 
(3) availability of other sources of private equity; 
(4) investment banking with respect to corporate finance; 
(5) investment banking with respect to mergers and acquisi-
tions; 
(6) equity capital markets; 
(7) debt capital markets; 
(8) research analysis; 
(9) sales and trading; 
(10) commercial lending; and 
(11) residential lending. 
(c) TERMINATION.—The Advisory Committee on Energy Effi-
ciency Finance shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized 
to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to the Secretary 
for carrying out this section. 
TITLE V—ENERGY SAVINGS IN GOVERN-
MENT AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS 
Subtitle A—United States Capitol Complex 
SEC. 501. CAPITOL COMPLEX PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOF FEASIBILITY 
STUDIES. 
(a) STUDIES.—The Architect of the Capitol may conduct feasi-
bility studies regarding construction of photovoltaic roofs for the 
Rayburn House Office Building and the Hart Senate Office Building. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 6 months after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the Architect of the Capitol shall transmit to 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration 
of the Senate, a report on the results of the feasibility studies 
and recommendations regarding construction of photovoltaic roofs 
for the buildings referred to in subsection (a). 
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000. 
SEC. 502. CAPITOL COMPLEX E–85 REFUELING STATION. 
(a) CONSTRUCTION.—The Architect of the Capitol may construct 
a fuel tank and pumping system for E–85 fuel at or within close 
proximity to the Capitol Grounds Fuel Station. 
(b) USE.—The E–85 fuel tank and pumping system shall be 
available for use by all legislative branch vehicles capable of oper-
ating with E–85 fuel, subject to such other legislative branch agen-
cies reimbursing the Architect of the Capitol for the costs of E– 
85 fuel used by such other legislative branch vehicles. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $640,000 for fiscal 
year 2008. 
SEC. 503. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES IN CAPITOL COM-
PLEX MASTER PLAN. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—To the maximum extent practicable, the 
Architect of the Capitol shall include energy efficiency and conserva-
tion measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and
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other appropriate environmental measures in the Capitol Complex 
Master Plan. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 6 months after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit to 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration 
of the Senate, a report on the energy efficiency and conservation 
measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other 
appropriate environmental measures included in the Capitol Com-
plex Master Plan pursuant to subsection (a). 
SEC. 504. PROMOTING MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY IN OPERATION OF CAP-
ITOL POWER PLANT. 
(a) STEAM BOILERS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Architect of the Capitol shall take 
such steps as may be necessary to operate the steam boilers 
at the Capitol Power Plant in the most energy efficient manner 
possible to minimize carbon emissions and operating costs, 
including adjusting steam pressures and adjusting the oper-
ation of the boilers to take into account variations in demand, 
including seasonality, for the use of the system. 
(2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The Architect shall implement the 
steps required under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(b) CHILLER PLANT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Architect of the Capitol shall take 
such steps as may be necessary to operate the chiller plant 
at the Capitol Power Plant in the most energy efficient manner 
possible to minimize carbon emissions and operating costs, 
including adjusting water temperatures and adjusting the oper-
ation of the chillers to take into account variations in demand, 
including seasonality, for the use of the system. 
(2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The Architect shall implement the 
steps required under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(c) METERS.—Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Architect of the Capitol shall evaluate 
the accuracy of the meters in use at the Capitol Power Plant 
and correct them as necessary. 
(d) REPORT
ON IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Architect of the 
Capitol shall complete the implementation of the requirements of 
this section and submit a report describing the actions taken and 
the energy efficiencies achieved to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Com-
mittee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, 
and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate. 
SEC. 505. CAPITOL POWER PLANT CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FEASI-
BILITY STUDY AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. 
The first section of the Act of March 4, 1911 (2 U.S.C. 2162; 
36 Stat. 1414, chapter 285) is amended in the seventh undesignated 
paragraph (relating to the Capitol Power Plant) under the heading 
‘‘Public Buildings’’, under the heading ‘‘Under the Department of 
Interior’’— 
(1) by striking ‘‘ninety thousand dollars:’’ and inserting 
$90,000.’’; and
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(2) by striking ‘‘Provided, That hereafter the’’ and all that 
follows through the end of the proviso and inserting the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(a) DESIGNATION.—The heating, lighting, and power plant con-
structed under the terms of the Act approved April 28, 1904 (33 
Stat. 479, chapter 1762) shall be known as the ‘Capitol Power 
Plant’. 
‘‘(b) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘carbon dioxide 
energy efficiency’ means the quantity of electricity used to power 
equipment for carbon dioxide capture and storage or use. 
‘‘(c) FEASIBILITY STUDY.—The Architect of the Capitol shall 
conduct a feasibility study evaluating the available methods to 
capture, store, and use carbon dioxide emitted from the Capitol 
Power Plant as a result of burning fossil fuels. In carrying out 
the feasibility study, the Architect of the Capitol is encouraged 
to consult with individuals with expertise in carbon capture and 
storage or use, including experts with the Environmental Protection 
Agency, Department of Energy, academic institutions, non-profit 
organizations, and industry, as appropriate. The study shall con-
sider— 
‘‘(1) the availability of technologies to capture and store 
or use Capitol Power Plant carbon dioxide emissions; 
‘‘(2) strategies to conserve energy and reduce carbon dioxide 
emissions at the Capitol Power Plant; and 
‘‘(3) other factors as determined by the Architect of the 
Capitol. 
‘‘(d) DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If the feasibility study determines that 
a demonstration project to capture and store or use Capitol 
Power Plant carbon dioxide emissions is technologically feasible 
and economically justified (including direct and indirect eco-
nomic and environmental benefits), the Architect of the Capitol 
may conduct 1 or more demonstration projects to capture and 
store or use carbon dioxide emitted from the Capitol Power 
Plant as a result of burning fossil fuels. 
‘‘(2) FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION.—In carrying out such 
demonstration projects, the Architect of the Capitol shall con-
sider— 
‘‘(A) the amount of Capitol Power Plant carbon dioxide 
emissions to be captured and stored or used; 
‘‘(B) whether the proposed project is able to reduce 
air pollutants other than carbon dioxide; 
‘‘(C) the carbon dioxide energy efficiency of the pro-
posed project; 
‘‘(D) whether the proposed project is able to use carbon 
dioxide emissions; 
‘‘(E) whether the proposed project could be expanded 
to significantly increase the amount of Capitol Power Plant 
carbon dioxide emissions to be captured and stored or 
used; 
‘‘(F) the potential environmental, energy, and edu-
cational benefits of demonstrating the capture and storage 
or use of carbon dioxide at the U.S. Capitol; and 
‘‘(G) other factors as determined by the Architect of 
the Capitol.
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measurement and verification required under para-
graphs (2) and (4) of section 543(f) shall be used by 
a Federal agency to meet the requirements for the 
need for energy audits, calculation of energy savings, 
and any other evaluation of costs and savings needed 
to implement the guarantee of savings under this sec-
tion. 
‘‘(ii) MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONTRACTS.—Not 
later than 18 months after the date of enactment of 
this subparagraph, each Federal agency shall, to the 
maximum extent practicable, modify any indefinite 
delivery and indefinite quantity energy savings 
performance contracts, and other indefinite delivery 
and 
indefinite 
quantity 
contracts 
using 
private 
financing, to conform to the amendments made by 
subtitle B of title V of the Energy Independence and 
Security Act of 2007.’’. 
SEC. 514. PERMANENT REAUTHORIZATION. 
Section 801 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act 
(42 U.S.C. 8287) is amended by striking subsection (c). 
SEC. 515. DEFINITION OF ENERGY SAVINGS. 
Section 804(2) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act 
(42 U.S.C. 8287c(2)) is amended— 
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as 
clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively, and indenting appro-
priately; 
(2) by striking ‘‘means a reduction’’ and inserting ‘‘means— 
‘‘(A) a reduction’’; 
(3) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semi-
colon; and 
(4) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(B) the increased efficient use of an existing energy 
source by cogeneration or heat recovery; 
‘‘(C) if otherwise authorized by Federal or State law 
(including regulations), the sale or transfer of electrical 
or thermal energy generated on-site from renewable energy 
sources or cogeneration, but in excess of Federal needs, 
to utilities or non-Federal energy users; and 
‘‘(D) the increased efficient use of existing water 
sources in interior or exterior applications.’’. 
SEC. 516. RETENTION OF SAVINGS. 
Section 546(c) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act 
(42 U.S.C. 8256(c)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). 
SEC. 517. TRAINING FEDERAL CONTRACTING OFFICERS TO NEGO-
TIATE ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONTRACTS. 
(a) PROGRAM.—The Secretary shall create and administer in 
the Federal Energy Management Program a training program to 
educate Federal contract negotiation and contract management per-
sonnel so that the contract officers are prepared to— 
(1) negotiate energy savings performance contracts; 
(2) conclude effective and timely contracts for energy effi-
ciency services with all companies offering energy efficiency 
services; and
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(3) review Federal contracts for all products and services 
for the potential energy efficiency opportunities and implica-
tions of the contracts. 
(b) SCHEDULE.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary shall plan, staff, announce, and 
begin training under the Federal Energy Management Program. 
(c) PERSONNEL TO BE TRAINED.—Personnel appropriate to 
receive training under the Federal Energy Management Program 
shall be selected by and sent for the training from— 
(1) the Department of Defense; 
(2) the Department of Veterans Affairs; 
(3) the Department; 
(4) the General Services Administration; 
(5) the Department of Housing and Urban Development; 
(6) the United States Postal Service; and 
(7) all other Federal agencies and departments that enter 
contracts for buildings, building services, electricity and elec-
tricity services, natural gas and natural gas services, heating 
and air conditioning services, building fuel purchases, and other 
types of procurement or service contracts determined by the 
Secretary, in carrying out the Federal Energy Management 
Program, to offer the potential for energy savings and green-
house gas emission reductions if negotiated with taking into 
account those goals. 
(d) TRAINERS.—Training under the Federal Energy Manage-
ment Program may be conducted by— 
(1) attorneys or contract officers with experience in negoti-
ating and managing contracts described in subsection (c)(7) 
from any agency, except that the Secretary shall reimburse 
the related salaries and expenses of the attorneys or contract 
officers from amounts made available for carrying out this 
section to the extent the attorneys or contract officers are 
not employees of the Department; and 
(2) private experts hired by the Secretary for the purposes 
of this section, except that the Secretary may not hire experts 
who are simultaneously employed by any company under con-
tract to provide energy efficiency services to the Federal Govern-
ment. 
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized 
to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $750,000 
for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012. 
SEC. 518. STUDY OF ENERGY AND COST SAVINGS IN NONBUILDING 
APPLICATIONS. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) NONBUILDING
APPLICATION.—The term ‘‘nonbuilding 
application’’ means— 
(A) any class of vehicles, devices, or equipment that 
is transportable under the power of the applicable vehicle, 
device, or equipment by land, sea, or air and that consumes 
energy from any fuel source for the purpose of— 
(i) that transportation; or 
(ii) maintaining a controlled environment within 
the vehicle, device, or equipment; and 
(B) any federally-owned equipment used to generate 
electricity or transport water. 
(2) SECONDARY SAVINGS.—
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(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘secondary savings’’ means 
additional energy or cost savings that are a direct con-
sequence of the energy savings that result from the energy 
efficiency improvements that were financed and imple-
mented pursuant to an energy savings performance con-
tract. 
(B) 
INCLUSIONS.—The 
term 
‘‘secondary 
savings’’ 
includes— 
(i) energy and cost savings that result from a 
reduction in the need for fuel delivery and logistical 
support; 
(ii) personnel cost savings and environmental bene-
fits; and 
(iii) in the case of electric generation equipment, 
the benefits of increased efficiency in the production 
of electricity, including revenues received by the Fed-
eral Government from the sale of electricity so pro-
duced. 
(b) STUDY.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Secretary of 
Defense shall jointly conduct, and submit to Congress and 
the President, a report of, a study of the potential for the 
use of energy savings performance contracts to reduce energy 
consumption and provide energy and cost savings in non-
building applications. 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The study under this subsection shall 
include— 
(A) an estimate of the potential energy and cost savings 
to the Federal Government, including secondary savings 
and benefits, from increased efficiency in nonbuilding 
applications; 
(B) an assessment of the feasibility of extending the 
use of energy savings performance contracts to nonbuilding 
applications, including an identification of any regulatory 
or statutory barriers to that use; and 
(C) such recommendations as the Secretary and the 
Secretary of Defense determine to be appropriate. 
Subtitle C—Energy Efficiency in Federal 
Agencies 
SEC. 521. INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AT DEPARTMENT 
OF ENERGY HEADQUARTERS BUILDING. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of General Services shall 
install a photovoltaic system, as set forth in the Sun Wall Design 
Project, for the headquarters building of the Department located 
at 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, commonly 
known as the Forrestal Building. 
(b) FUNDING.—There shall be available from the Federal 
Buildings Fund established by section 592 of title 40, United States 
Code, $30,000,000 to carry out this section. Such sums shall be 
derived from the unobligated balance of amounts made available 
from the Fund for fiscal year 2007, and prior fiscal years, for 
repairs and alternations and other activities (excluding amounts
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made available for the energy program). Such sums shall remain 
available until expended. 
SEC. 522. PROHIBITION ON INCANDESCENT LAMPS BY COAST GUARD. 
(a) PROHIBITION.—Except as provided by subsection (b), on and 
after January 1, 2009, a general service incandescent lamp shall 
not be purchased or installed in a Coast Guard facility by or 
on behalf of the Coast Guard. 
(b) EXCEPTION.—A general service incandescent lamp may be 
purchased, installed, and used in a Coast Guard facility whenever 
the application of a general service incandescent lamp is— 
(1) necessary due to purpose or design, including medical, 
security, and industrial applications; 
(2) reasonable due to the architectural or historical value 
of a light fixture installed before January 1, 2009; or 
(3) the Commandant of the Coast Guard determines that 
operational requirements necessitate the use of a general 
service incandescent lamp. 
(c) LIMITATION.—In this section, the term ‘‘facility’’ does not 
include a vessel or aircraft of the Coast Guard. 
SEC. 523. STANDARD RELATING TO SOLAR HOT WATER HEATERS. 
Section 305(a)(3)(A) of the Energy Conservation and Production 
Act (42 U.S.C. 6834(a)(3)(A)) is amended— 
(1) in clause (i)(II), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; 
(2) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and 
inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(iii) if lifecycle cost-effective, as compared to other 
reasonably available technologies, not less than 30 per-
cent of the hot water demand for each new Federal 
building or Federal building undergoing a major ren-
ovation be met through the installation and use of 
solar hot water heaters.’’. 
SEC. 524. FEDERALLY-PROCURED APPLIANCES WITH STANDBY POWER. 
Section 553 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act 
(42 U.S.C. 8259b) is amended— 
(1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and 
(2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: 
‘‘(e) 
FEDERALLY-PROCURED
APPLIANCES
WITH
STANDBY 
POWER.— 
‘‘(1) DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE PRODUCT.—In this subsection, 
the term ‘eligible product’ means a commercially available, 
off-the-shelf product that— 
‘‘(A)(i) uses external standby power devices; or 
‘‘(ii) contains an internal standby power function; and 
‘‘(B) is included on the list compiled under paragraph 
(4). 
‘‘(2) FEDERAL PURCHASING REQUIREMENT.—Subject to para-
graph (3), if an agency purchases an eligible product, the agency 
shall purchase— 
‘‘(A) an eligible product that uses not more than 1 
watt in the standby power consuming mode of the eligible 
product; or 
‘‘(B) if an eligible product described in subparagraph 
(A) is not available, the eligible product with the lowest