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42 U.S.C. § 8262i (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8262i. United States Postal Service energy management report
Not later than one year after October 24, 1992, and not later than January 1 of each year thereafter, the Postmaster General shall submit a report to the Committee on Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service of the House of Representatives on the United States Postal Service’s building management program as it relates to energy efficiency. The report shall include, but not be limited to—
(1) a description of actions taken to reduce energy consumption;
(2) future plans to reduce energy consumption;
(3) an assessment of the success of the energy conservation program;
(4) a statement of energy costs incurred in operating and maintaining all United States Postal Service facilities; and
(5) the status of the energy efficient procurement program established under section 8262h of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 165, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2861.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Governmental Affairs of Senate changed to Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of Senate, effective Jan. 4, 2005, by Senate Resolution No. 445, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Oct. 9, 2004.
Committee on Energy and Commerce of House of Representatives treated as referring to Committee on Commerce of House of Representatives by section 1(a) of Pub. L. 104–14, set out as a note preceding section 21 of Title 2, The Congress. Committee on Commerce of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Energy and Commerce of House of Representatives, and jurisdiction over matters relating to securities and exchanges and insurance generally transferred to Committee on Financial Services of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Seventh Congress, Jan. 3, 2001.
heading: Abolition of House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
text: Committee on Post Office and Civil Service of House of Representatives abolished by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Jan. 4, 1995. References to Committee on Post Office and Civil Service treated as referring to Committee on Government Reform and Oversight of House of Representatives, see section 1(b) of Pub. L. 104–14, set out as a note preceding section 21 of Title 2, The Congress. Committee on Government Reform and Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Government Reform of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6, 1999. Committee on Government Reform of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
42 U.S.C. § 8262j (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8262j. Energy management requirements for United States Postal Service
(a) Energy management requirements for postal facilities
(1) The Postmaster General shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that each United States Postal Service facility meets the energy management requirements for Federal buildings and agencies specified in section 8253 of this title.
(2) The Postmaster General may exclude from the requirements of such section any facility or collection of facilities, and the associated energy consumption and gross square footage if the Postmaster General finds that compliance with the requirements of such section would be impracticable. A finding of impracticability shall be based on the energy intensiveness of activities carried out in such facility or collection of facilities, the type and amount of energy consumed, or the technical feasibility of making the desired changes. The Postmaster General shall identify and list in the report required under section 8262i of this title the facilities designated by it for such exclusion.
(b) Implementation steps
In carrying subsection (a) of this section, the Postmaster General shall—
(1) not later than 1 year after October 24, 1992, prepare or update, as appropriate, a plan (which may be submitted as part of the first report submitted under section 8262i of this title)—
(A) describing how this section will be implemented;
(B) designating personnel primarily responsible for achieving the requirements of this section; and
(C) identifying high priority projects;
(2) perform energy surveys of United States Postal Service facilities as necessary to achieve the requirements of this section;
(3) install those energy conservation measures that will attain the requirements of this section in a cost-effective manner as defined in section 8254 of this title; and
(4) ensure that the operation and maintenance procedures applied under this section are continued.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 166, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2861.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 8262k (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8262k. Government contract incentives
(a) Establishment of criteria
Each agency, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall establish criteria for the improvement of energy efficiency in Federal facilities operated by Federal Government contractors or subcontractors.
(b) Purpose of criteria
The criteria established under subsection (a) of this section shall be used to encourage Federal contractors, and their subcontractors, which manage and operate federally-owned facilities, to adopt and utilize energy conservation measures designed to reduce energy costs in Government-owned and contractor-operated facilities and which are ultimately borne by the Federal Government.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 167, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2862.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 8271 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8271. “Federal facility” and “Secretary” defined
For purposes of this part—
(1) The term “Federal facility” means any building, structure, or fixture or part thereof which is owned by the United States or any Federal agency or which is held by the United States or any Federal agency under a lease-acquisition agreement under which the United States or a Federal agency will receive fee simple title under the terms of such agreement without further negotiation. Such term also applies to facilities related to programs administered by Federal agencies.
(2) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 562, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3280; Pub. L. 96–294, title IV, § 407(1), June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 717.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Par. (1). Pub. L. 96–294 inserted applicability to facilities related to programs administered by Federal agencies.
heading: Short Title
text: For short title of this part as the “Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Act”, see section 561 of Pub. L. 95–619, set out as a note under section 8201 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 8272 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8272. Photovoltaic energy program
There is hereby established a photovoltaic energy commercialization program for the accelerated procurement and installation of photovoltaic solar electric systems for electric production in Federal facilities.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 563, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3280.)
42 U.S.C. § 8273 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8273. Purpose of program
The purpose of the program established by section 8272 of this title is to—
(1) accelerate the growth of a commercially viable and competitive industry to make photovoltaic solar electric systems available to the general public as an option in order to reduce national consumption of fossil fuel;
(2) reduce fossil fuel costs to the Federal Government;
(3) stimulate the general use within the Federal Government of methods for the minimization of life cycle costs; and
(4) develop performance data on the program established by section 8272 of this title.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 564, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3280.)
42 U.S.C. § 8274 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8274. Acquisition of systems
The program established by section 8272 of this title shall provide for the acquisition of photovoltaic solar electric systems and associated storage capability by the Secretary for their use by Federal agencies, and for the acquisition of such systems and associated capability by Federal agencies for their own use in cases where the authority to make such acquisition has been delegated to the agency involved by the Secretary. The acquisition of photovoltaic solar electric systems shall be at an annual level substantial enough to allow use of low-cost production techniques by suppliers of such systems. The Secretary (or other Federal agency acting under delegation from the Secretary) is authorized to make such acquisitions through the use of multiyear contracts. Authority under this part to enter into acquisition contracts shall be only to the extent as may be provided in advance in appropriation Acts.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 565, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3281; Pub. L. 96–294, title IV, § 407(2)(A), (B), June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 717.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Pub. L. 96–294 inserted provisions relating to acquisition of systems and associated capability by Federal agencies and inserted “(or other Federal agency acting under delegation from the Secretary)”.
42 U.S.C. § 8275 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8275. Administration
The Secretary shall administer the program established under section 8272 of this title and shall—
(1) consult with the Secretary of Defense to insure that the installation and purchase of photovoltaic solar electric systems pursuant to this part shall not interfere with defense-related activities;
(2) prescribe such requirements as may be appropriate to monitor and assess the performance and operation of photovoltaic electric systems installed pursuant to this part; and
(3) report annually to the Congress on the status of the program.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not be subject to the requirements of section 553 of title 5, in the performance of his functions under this part.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 566, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3281; Pub. L. 96–294, title IV, § 407(3), (4), June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 717, 718.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Pub. L. 96–294 inserted provisions relating to inapplicability of section 553 of title 5 and substituted “requirements” for “rules and regulations” in par. (2).
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of the reporting provision in par. (3) of this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and the 3rd item on page 87 of House Document No. 103–7.
42 U.S.C. § 8276 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8276. System evaluation and purchase program
(a) Program
The Secretary shall establish, within 60 days after November 9, 1978, a photovoltaic systems evaluation and purchase program to provide such systems as are required by the Federal agencies to carry out this part. In acquiring photovoltaic solar electric systems under this part, the Secretary (or other Federal agency acting under delegation from the Secretary) shall insure that such systems reflect to the maximum extent practicable the most advanced and reliable technologies and shall schedule purchases in a manner which will stimulate the early development of a permanent low-cost private photovoltaic production capability in the United States, and to stimulate the private sector market for photovoltaic power systems. The Secretary and other Federal agencies acting under delegation from the Secretary shall, subject to the availability of appropriated funds, procure not more than 30 megawatts of photovoltaic solar electric systems during fiscal years ending September 30, 1979, September 30, 1980, and September 30, 1981.
(b) Other procurement
Nothing in this part shall preclude any Federal agency from directly procuring a photovoltaic solar electric system (in lieu of obtaining one under the program under subsection (a) of this section), except that any such Federal agency shall consult with the Secretary before procuring such a system.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 567, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3281; Pub. L. 96–294, title IV, § 407(2)(C), (D), June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 717.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–294 inserted provisions relating to Federal agencies acting under delegations from the Secretary.
42 U.S.C. § 8277 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8277. Advisory committee
(a) Establishment
There is hereby established an advisory committee to assist the Secretary in the establishment and conduct of the programs established under this part.
(b) Membership
Such committee shall be composed of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Administrator of the General Services Administration, the Secretary of Transportation, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the Postmaster General, and such other persons as the Secretary deems necessary. The Secretary shall appoint such other nongovernmental persons to the extent necessary to assure that the membership of the committee will be fairly balanced in terms of the point of view represented and the functions to be performed by the committee.
(c) Termination
The advisory committee shall terminate October 1, 1981.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 568, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3281.)
42 U.S.C. § 8278 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8278. Authorization of appropriations
For the purposes of this part, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary not to exceed $98,000,000 for the period beginning October 1, 1978, and ending September 30, 1981.
(Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 569, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3282.)
42 U.S.C. § 8281 to 8281b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 8281 to 8281b. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–412, title II, § 201(a), Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 943
text: Section 8281, Pub. L. 95–619, title VII, § 710, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 565, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 752, provided that definitions in section 8211 of this title apply to this subchapter and defined additional terms.
text: Section 8281a, Pub. L. 95–619, title VII, § 711, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 565, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 754, provided that this subchapter apply to any public utility for which coverage is provided under section 8212 of this title.
text: Section 8281b, Pub. L. 95–619, title VII, § 712, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 565, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 754, related to rules of the Secretary for submission and approval of plans.
heading: Demonstration Projects for Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings
text: Pub. L. 99–412, title II, § 202, Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 943, provided that: “The Secretary of Energy shall, using funds appropriated for energy conservation activities of the Department of Energy, carry out demonstration projects by sharing the cost of the construction and development by nongovernmental entities of facilities which demonstrate innovative technologies for utility applications that increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings.”
42 U.S.C. § 8282 to 8282b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 8282 to 8282b. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–412, title II, § 201(a), Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 943
text: Section 8282, Pub. L. 95–619, title VII, § 721, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 565, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 754, related to procedures for submission and approval of State energy conservation plans for commercial buildings and multifamily dwellings.
text: Section 8282a, Pub. L. 95–619, title VII, § 722, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 565, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 755, related to requirements for State plans for regulated utilities.
text: Section 8282b, Pub. L. 95–619, title VII, § 723, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 565, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 756, related to plan requirements for nonregulated utilities and building heating suppliers.
heading: Authority To Continue Certain State Energy Conservation Plans
text: Pub. L. 99–412, title II, § 201(c), Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 943, provided that: “Notwithstanding subsection (a) [repealing this subchapter], any State energy conservation plan for commercial buildings and multifamily dwellings approved under section 721 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act [42 U.S.C. 8282] before August 1, 1984, may, with respect to regulated utilities, continue in effect until January 1, 1990.”
42 U.S.C. § 8283, 8283a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 8283, 8283a. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–412, title II, § 201(a), Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 943
text: Section 8283, Pub. L. 95–619, title VII, § 731, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 565, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 756, related to general requirements for utility programs and requirements concerning accounting and payment of costs.
text: Section 8283a, Pub. L. 95–619, title VII, § 732, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 565, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 757, related to requirements for building heating supplier programs and waiver of such requirements.
42 U.S.C. § 8284 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8284. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–412, title II, § 201(a), Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 943
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–619, title VII, § 741, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 565, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 757, related to Federal standby authority to promulgate plans.
42 U.S.C. § 8285 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8285. Purpose
It is the purpose of this subchapter to encourage the training and certification of individuals to conduct energy audits for residential and commercial buildings in order to serve the various private and public needs of the Nation for energy audits.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 581, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 760.)
42 U.S.C. § 8285a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8285a. Definitions
For the purposes of this subchapter—
(1) the term “Governor” means the chief executive officer of each State, including the Mayor of the District of Columbia;
(2) the term “State” means any of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands;
(3) the term “energy audit” means an inspection as described in section 8216(b)(1)(A) 1 of this title, or an energy audit as defined in section 8281(b)(7) 1 of this title, which in addition may provide information on the utilization of renewable resources and may make energy-related improvements in the building; and
(4) the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 582, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 761.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 8216 of this title, referred to in par. (3), was omitted from the Code pursuant to section 8229 of this title, which terminated authority under that section June 30, 1989.
Section 8281 of this title, referred to in par. (3), was repealed by Pub. L. 99–412, title II, § 201(a), Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 943.
42 U.S.C. § 8285b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8285b. Grants
(a) The Secretary may make grants to any Governor of a State for the training and certification of individuals to conduct energy audits.
(b) Before making a grant under subsection (a) of this section to a Governor, the Secretary must receive from the Governor an application containing—
(A) any information which the Secretary deems is necessary to carry out this subchapter; and
(B) an assurance that the grant will supplement and not supplant other funds available for such training and certification and will be used to increase the total amount of funds available for such training and certification.
(c)
(1) Before making any grant under subsection (a) of this section the Secretary shall establish minimum standards for the training and certification of individuals to conduct energy audits.
(2) The Secretary shall require each Governor receiving any grant under this subchapter to agree to meet the standards established pursuant to paragraph (1) in any training and certification conducted using funds provided under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 583, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 761.)
42 U.S.C. § 8285c (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8285c. Authorization of appropriations
(a) To carry out this subchapter there is authorized to be appropriated the sum of $10,000,000 for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 1981, and the sum of $15,000,000 for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 1982.
(b) Any funds appropriated under the authorization contained in this section shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 584, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 761.)
42 U.S.C. § 8286 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8286. Consensus on factors and data for energy conservation standards
The Secretary of Energy shall assure that within 6 months after June 30, 1980, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of the General Services Administration, and the head of any other agency responsible for developing energy conservation standards for new or existing residential, commercial, or agricultural buildings shall reach a consensus regarding factors and data used to develop such standards. This consensus shall apply to, but not be limited to—
(1) fuel price projections;
(2) discount rates;
(3) inflation rates;
(4) climatic conditions and zones; and
(5) the cost and energy saving characteristics of construction materials.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 595, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 762.)
42 U.S.C. § 8286a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8286a. Use of factors and data
Factors and data consented to pursuant to section 8286 of this title may be revised and agreed to by a consensus of the heads of the various Federal agencies involved. Such factors and data shall be used by all Federal agencies in establishing and revising various energy conservation standards used by such agencies, except that other factors and data may be used with respect to the standards applicable to any program if—
(1) the other factors and data are approved by the Secretary of Energy solely on the basis that such other factors and data are critical to meet the unique needs of the program concerned;
(2) using the consented to factors and data would cause a violation of an express provision of law; or
(3) statutory requirements or responsibilities require a modification of the consented to factors and data.
(Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 596, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 762.)
42 U.S.C. § 8286b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 8286b. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 597, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 762, which required the President (who delegated the duty to the Secretary of Energy by Memorandum of June 23, 1993, 58 F.R. 34519) to report annually to Congress on activities carried out under this subchapter and on other efforts to coordinate Federal energy conservation programs, terminated, effective May 15, 2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. See, also, the 15th item on page 19 of House Document No. 103–7.