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marks based on data center size and func-
tion, as well as other appropriate charac-
teristics determined by the organization 
described in subsection (b); 
(iii) advance the design and imple-
mentation of efficiency technologies to the 
maximum extent economically practical; 
and 
(iv) provide to data center operators 
in the private sector and the Federal Gov-
ernment information about best practices 
and purchasing decisions that reduce the 
energy consumption of data centers; 
(C) publish the information described in 
subparagraph (B), which may be disseminated 
through catalogs, trade publications, the Inter-
net, or other mechanisms, that will allow data 
center operators to assess the energy consump-
tion and potential cost savings of alternative 
data centers and data center equipment and fa-
cilities; and 
(D) not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, and thereafter on an on-
going basis, transmit the information described 
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in subparagraph (B) to the Secretary and the 
Administrator. 
(3) Such program shall be developed and co-
ordinated by the data center efficiency organization 
described in subsection (b) according to commonly 
accepted procedures for the development of specifica-
tions, measurements, and benchmarks. 
(b) DATA CENTER EFFICIENCY ORGANIZATION.— 
Upon creation of the program under subsection (a), the 
Secretary and the Administrator shall jointly designate an 
information technology industry organization to coordi-
nate the program. Such organization, whether preexisting 
or formed specifically for the purposes of subsection (a), 
shall— 
(1) consist of interested parties that have exper-
tise in energy efficiency and in the development, op-
eration, and functionality of computer data centers, 
information technology equipment, and software, as 
well as representatives of hardware manufacturers, 
data center operators, and facility managers; 
(2) obtain and address input from Department 
of Energy National Laboratories or any college, uni-
versity, research institution, industry association, 
company, or public interest group with applicable ex-
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pertise in any of the areas listed in paragraph (1) 
of this subsection; 
(3) follow commonly accepted procedures for 
the development of specifications and accredited 
standards development processes; 
(4) have a mission to develop and promote en-
ergy efficiency for data centers and information 
technology; and 
(5) have the primary responsibility to oversee 
the development and publishing of the information, 
measurements, and benchmarks described in sub-
section (a) and transmission of such information to 
the Secretary and the Administrator for their adop-
tion under subsection (c). 
(c) ADOPTION OF SPECIFICATIONS.—The Secretary 
and the Administrator shall jointly, in accordance with the 
requirements of section 12(d) of the National Technology 
Transfer Advancement Act of 1995, adopt and publish the 
specifications, measurements, and benchmarks described 
in subsection (a) for use by the Federal Energy Manage-
ment Program and the Energy Star program as energy 
efficiency requirements for the purposes of those pro-
grams. 
(d) MONITORING.—The Secretary and the Adminis-
trator shall jointly monitor and evaluate the efforts to de-
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velop the program described in subsection (a) and, not 
later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, 
shall make a determination as to whether such program 
is consistent with the objectives of subsection (a). 
(e) ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM.—If the Secretary and the 
Administrator make a determination under subsection (d) 
that a voluntary national information program for data 
centers consistent with the objectives of subsection (a) has 
not been developed, the Secretary and the Administrator 
shall jointly, after consultation with the National Institute 
of Standards and Technology, develop, not later than 2 
years after such determination, and implement the pro-
gram under subsection (a). 
(f) PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.— 
The Secretary, the Administrator, or the data center effi-
ciency organization shall not disclose any proprietary in-
formation or trade secrets provided by any individual or 
company for the purposes of carrying out this program. 
(g) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘data center’’ means any facility 
that primarily contains electronic equipment used to 
process, store, and transmit digital information, 
which may be— 
(A) a free-standing structure; or 
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(B) a facility within a larger structure, 
that utilizes environmental control equipment to 
maintain the proper conditions for the oper-
ation of electronic equipment. 
(2) The term ‘‘data center operator’’ means any 
person or government entity that builds or operates 
a data center or purchases data center services, 
equipment, and facilities. 
SEC. 9050. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In addition to amounts authorized 
under subsections (b), (c), and (d), there are authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this part, other thansection 
9052— 
(1) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and 
(2) $20,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 
2009 through 2014, to remain available until ex-
pended. 
(b) ZERO-ENERGY COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS INITIA-
TIVE.—There are authorized to be appropriated to carry 
out the initiative described insection 9044— 
(1) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; 
(2) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 
and 2010; 
(3) $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 
and 2012; 
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(4) $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 
through 2050. 
(c) DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.— 
(1) FEDERAL
DEMONSTRATION
PROJECT.— 
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out 
the 
Federal 
demonstration 
project 
described 
insection 9048(b)(1) $10,000,000 for the period of 
fiscal years 2009 through 2014, to remain available 
until expended. 
(2) UNIVERSITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.— 
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out 
the university demonstration projects described 
insection 9048(b)(2) $10,000,000 for the period of 
fiscal years 2009 through 2014, to remain available 
until expended. 
(d) ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR DATA CENTER BUILD-
INGS.—There are authorized to be appropriated to each 
of the Secretary and the Administrator for carrying 
outsection 9049 $250,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 
through 2012. 
SEC. 9051. STUDY AND REPORT ON USE OF POWER MAN-
AGEMENT SOFTWARE. 
(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of Energy, through the 
Federal Energy Management Program, shall conduct a 
study on the use of power management software by the 
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