Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act

Bill: 115-s-385
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2017-02-15
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Advisory bodies

Alternative and renewable resources

Building construction

Computers and information technology

Congressional oversight

Consumer affairs

Department of Energy

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Education programs funding

Educational facilities and institutions

Elementary and secondary education

Employment and training programs

Energy efficiency and conservation

Energy prices

Energy research

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Environmental technology

General Services Administration

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Government information and archives

Government lending and loan guarantees

Government studies and investigations

Higher education

Housing and community development funding

Housing finance and home ownership

Housing for the elderly and disabled

Industrial facilities

Licensing and registrations

Lighting and heating

Lighting, heating, cooling

Manufacturing

Materials

Performance measurement

Product safety and quality

Public contracts and procurement

Public utilities and utility rates

Real estate business

Research and development

Residential rehabilitation and home repair

Science and engineering education

Small business

State and local government operations

Technology assessment

Water use and supply
Latest action: action_date: 2017-05-10
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-02-15
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><b>Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act</b></p> <p>This bill revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, the federal government, and certain appliances, including by:</p> <ul> <li>requiring states and Indian tribes to measure their compliance with certain residential and commercial building energy codes;</li> <li>requiring the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide grants for establishing building training and assessment centers at institutions of higher education;</li> <li>requiring DOE to establish a process to recognize schools for implementing energy efficient and renewable energy projects;</li> <li>directing DOE to carry out an industry-government partnership program to research, develop, and demonstrate new sustainable manufacturing and industrial technologies and processes;</li> <li>establishing a Supply Star program within DOE to identify and promote practices, recognize companies, and recognize products that use highly efficient supply chains that conserve energy, water, and other resources;</li> <li>requiring DOE to establish rebate programs concerning energy efficient electric motors or transformers;</li> <li>revising requirements concerning the energy performance of federal buildings, certification under the Energy Star Program, certification of green buildings, and energy efficiency in federal real estate transactions and programs; and </li> <li>requiring the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a demonstration program for energy and water conservation improvements at multifamily residential units. </li> </ul>

action_date: 2017-05-10
action_desc: Reported to Senate without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)</p> <p><b>Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017</b></p> <p>This bill revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, the federal government, and certain appliances.</p> <p>TITLE I--BUILDINGS</p> <p>Subtitle A--Building Energy Codes <p>(Sec. 101) This bill amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act (ECPA) to require states and Indian tribes to measure and certify their compliance with certain residential and commercial building energy codes by a specified deadline.</p> <p>The Department of Energy (DOE) must: (1) provide technical and financial support to states and Indian tribes for developing stretch codes and advanced standards for achieving even greater energy efficiency in buildings, (2) update model building energy codes to achieve energy savings targets, and (3) submit annual reports on compliance with those codes and any improvements in energy savings resulting from those targets.</p> <p>DOE must study the feasibility, impact, economics, and merit of: (1) codes requiring buildings to become zero-net-energy; (2) code procedures to incorporate measured lifetimes, not just first-year energy use, in trade-offs and performance calculations; and (3) legislative options for increasing energy savings from building energy codes.</p> <p>DOE must: (1) support the updating of model building energy codes, and (2) provide technical assistance to organizations that set model building energy codes and standards.</p> <p>Subtitle B--Worker Training and Capacity Building </p> <p>(Sec. 111) DOE must provide grants to establish building training and assessment centers at institutions of higher learning to:</p> <ul> <li> identify and promote opportunities, concepts, and technologies for expanding building energy and environmental performance;</li> <li>promote the application of emerging concepts and technologies in commercial and institutional buildings;</li> <li>train engineers, architects, building scientists, building energy permitting and enforcement officials, and building technicians in energy-efficient design and operation;</li> <li>assist institutions of higher education in training building technicians;</li> <li>promote research and development for the use of alternative energy sources and distributed generation to supply heat and power for buildings;</li> <li>coordinate with and assist state-accredited technical training centers, community colleges, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and local offices of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; and </li> <li>ensure appropriate services are provided to each region of the United States. </li> </ul> <p>(Sec. 112) DOE must make grants to pay the federal share (i.e., 50%) of career skills training programs that help students obtain a certification to install energy efficient buildings technologies. <p>Subtitle C--School Buildings </p> <p>(Sec. 121) DOE, acting through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, must act as the lead federal agency for coordinating and disseminating information on existing federal programs and assistance that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools.</p> <p>TITLE II--INDUSTRIAL EFFICIENCY AND COMPETITIVENESS </p> <p>Subtitle A--Manufacturing Energy Efficiency</p> <p>(Sec. 202) The bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) by renaming the energy-intensive industries program as the future of industry program. For purposes of the program, the bill defines &quot;energy service provider&quot; to mean any business providing technology or services to improve the energy efficiency, water efficiency, power factor, or load management of a manufacturing site or other industrial process in an energy-intensive industry, or any utility operating under a utility energy service project.</p> <p>Industrial research and assessment centers must: (1) coordinate with Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and DOE's Building Technologies Program, (2) increase partnerships with DOE's national laboratories and with energy service providers and technology providers, (3) identify opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and (4) promote sustainable manufacturing practices for small- and medium-sized manufacturers.</p> <p>DOE must: (1) provide funding for certain outreach and coordination activities of industrial research and assessment centers; and (2) pay the federal share of associated internship programs under which students work with or for industries, manufacturers, and energy service providers to implement the centers' recommendations.</p> <p>DOE must establish an advisory steering committee to provide recommendations on planning and implementing DOE's Advanced Manufacturing Office.</p> <p>(Sec. 203) The bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by directing DOE to: (1) conduct on-site technical assessments at the request of a manufacturer to identify opportunities for improving sustainability; and (2) carry out an industry-government partnership program to research, develop, and demonstrate new sustainable manufacturing and industrial technologies and processes. </p> <p>Subtitle B--Supply Star </p> <p>(Sec. 211) A Supply Star program is established within DOE to identify and promote practices, recognize companies, and recognize products that use highly efficient supply chains that conserve energy, water, and other resources. DOE may award grants or other incentives for studying supply chain energy resource efficiency and demonstrating and achieving reductions in the energy resource consumption of commercial products.</p> <p>Subtitle C--Extended Product System Rebate Program </p> <p>(Sec. 221) DOE must establish a rebate program for expenditures for purchasing and installing a new constant speed electric motor control that reduces energy use by at least 5%. </p> <p>Subtitle D--Transformer Rebate Program </p> <p>(Sec. 231) DOE must establish a rebate program for expenditures made by qualified industrial or manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, and multifamily residential buildings for the purchase and installation of certain energy efficient transformers. This program terminates on December 31, 2019.</p> <p>TITLE III--FEDERAL AGENCY ENERGY EFFICIENCY </p> <p>(Sec. 301) The bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to require each federal agency to collaborate with the Office of the Management and Budget (OMB) to develop an implementation strategy for the maintenance, purchase, and use of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies. </p> <p> OMB must establish performance goals for evaluating the efforts of agencies in improving such information technology systems. </p> <p>(Sec. 302) The bill amends the EISA to revise requirements for the voluntary national information program. DOE must: (1) maintain a data center energy practitioner program for certifying energy practitioners qualified to evaluate the energy usage and efficiency opportunities in federal data centers, (2) establish an open data initiative for federal data center energy usage data, (3) participate in efforts to harmonize global specifications and metrics for data center energy efficiency, and (4) facilitate in the development of an efficiency metric that measures the energy efficiency of a data center.</p> <p>(Sec. 303) The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must establish a program that demonstrates the use of budget-neutral, performance-based agreements for energy or water conservation improvements at multifamily residential units. This program terminates on September 30, 2020.</p> <p>TITLE IV--REGULATORY PROVISIONS </p> <p>Subtitle A--Third-Party Certification Under Energy Star Program</p> <p>(Sec. 401) The bill amends the EPCA to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise the certification requirements for the labeling of consumer, home, and office electronic products for program partners that have complied with all requirements of the Energy Star program for a period of at least 18 months. Those requirements may not require third-party certification for a product to be listed.</p> <p>Subtitle B--Federal Green Buildings </p> <p>(Sec. 411) The bill amends the EISA by directing the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings of the General Services Administration to identify and provide to DOE a list of private sector green building certification systems that are most likely to encourage a comprehensive and environmentally sound approach to certification of green buildings.</p> <p>Subtitle C--Energy Performance Requirement for Federal Buildings</p> <p>(Sec. 421) The bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to extend energy efficiency performance targets for federal buildings through FY2017 (from a 33% reduction from 2003 energy consumption level for FY2016 to a 36% reduction for FY2017). Federal buildings where energy intensive activities are carried out may be excluded from those targets. The bill establishes requirements for excluded buildings. </p> <p>(Sec. 422) The bill amends the ECPA to expand the scope of existing energy standards for new federal buildings to cover buildings altered by federal agencies and major renovations.</p> <p>DOE must establish federal building energy efficiency performance standards that require federal buildings to meet or exceed applicable state and local building energy codes if the state or local codes are more stringent than the ASHRAE Standard 90.1 or the International Energy Conservation Code.</p> <p>(Sec. 423) HUD must develop and issue underwriting and appraisal guidelines that account for the energy cost savings of a loan applicant that has a qualified home energy efficiency report.</p> <p>HUD must reconvene an advisory group to provide advice on the implementation of the enhanced energy efficiency underwriting criteria.</p> <p>TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS</p> <p>(Sec. 501) For purposes of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, the budgetary effects of this bill shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled &quot;Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation.&quot; </p> <p>(Sec. 502) The authorization of amounts under this bill and its amendments shall be effective for any fiscal year only to the extent and in the amount provided in advance in appropriations Acts.

tv_txt: II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 385 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 15, 2017 Mr. Portman (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Coons , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Franken , Ms. Collins , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Warner , Ms. Heitkamp , and Mr. Heller ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes.

1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act . (b) Table of contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definition of Secretary. TITLE I—Buildings Subtitle A—Building energy codes Sec. 101. Greater energy efficiency in building codes. Subtitle B—Worker training and capacity building Sec. 111. Building training and assessment centers. Sec. 112. Career skills training. Subtitle C—School buildings Sec. 121. Coordination of energy retrofitting assistance for schools. TITLE II—Industrial efficiency and competitiveness Subtitle A—Manufacturing energy efficiency Sec. 201. Purposes. Sec. 202. Future of Industry program. Sec. 203. Sustainable manufacturing initiative. Sec. 204. Conforming amendments. Subtitle B—Supply Star Sec. 211. Supply Star. Subtitle C—Extended product system rebate program Sec. 221. Extended product system rebate program. Subtitle D—Transformer rebate program Sec. 231. Energy efficient transformer rebate program. TITLE III—Federal agency energy efficiency Sec. 301. Energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies. Sec. 302. Energy efficient data centers. Sec. 303. Budget-neutral demonstration program for energy and water conservation improvements at multifamily residential units. TITLE IV—Regulatory provisions Subtitle A—Third-Party Certification Under Energy Star Program Sec. 401. Third-Party Certification Under Energy Star Program. Subtitle B—Federal green buildings Sec. 411. High-performance green Federal buildings. Subtitle C—Energy performance requirement for Federal buildings Sec. 421. Energy performance requirement for Federal buildings. Sec. 422. Federal building energy efficiency performance standards; certification system and level for green buildings. Sec. 423. Enhanced energy efficiency underwriting. TITLE V—Miscellaneous Sec. 501. Budgetary effects. Sec. 502. Advance appropriations required. 2. Definition of Secretary In this Act, the term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy. I Buildings A Building energy codes 101. Greater energy efficiency in building codes (a) Definitions Section 303 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6832 ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (14) and inserting the following: (14) Model building energy code The term model building energy code means a voluntary building energy code and standards developed and updated through a consensus process among interested persons, such as the IECC or the code used by— (A) the Council of American Building Officials, or its legal successor, International Code Council, Inc.; (B) the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers; or (C) other appropriate organizations. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (17) IECC The term IECC means the International Energy Conservation Code. (18) Indian tribe The term Indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 ( 25 U.S.C. 4103 ). . (b) State building energy efficiency codes Section 304 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6833 ) is amended to read as follows: 304. Updating State building energy efficiency codes (a) In general The Secretary shall— (1) encourage and support the adoption of building energy codes by States, Indian tribes, and, as appropriate, by local governments that meet or exceed the model building energy codes, or achieve equivalent or greater energy savings; and (2) support full compliance with the State and local codes. (b) State and Indian tribe certification of building energy code updates (1) Review and updating of codes by each State and Indian tribe (A) In general Not later than 2 years after the date on which a model building energy code is updated, each State or Indian tribe shall certify whether or not the State or Indian tribe, respectively, has reviewed and updated the energy provisions of the building code of the State or Indian tribe, respectively. (B) Demonstration The certification shall include a demonstration of whether or not the energy savings for the code provisions that are in effect throughout the State or Indian tribal territory meet or exceed— (i) the energy savings of the updated model building energy code; or (ii) the targets established under section 307(b)(2). (C) No model building energy code update If a model building energy code is not updated by a target date established under section 307(b)(2)(D), each State or Indian tribe shall, not later than 2 years after the specified date, certify whether or not the State or Indian tribe, respectively, has reviewed and updated the energy provisions of the building code of the State or Indian tribe, respectively, to meet or exceed the target in section 307(b)(2). (2) Validation by Secretary Not later than 90 days after a State or Indian tribe certification under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) determine whether the code provisions of the State or Indian tribe, respectively, meet the criteria specified in paragraph (1); and (B) if the determination is positive, validate the certification. (c) Improvements in compliance with building energy codes (1) Requirement (A) In general Not later than 3 years after the date of a certification under subsection (b), each State and Indian tribe shall certify whether or not the State and Indian tribe, respectively, has— (i) achieved full compliance under paragraph (3) with the applicable certified State and Indian tribe building energy code or with the associated model building energy code; or (ii) made significant progress under paragraph (4) toward achieving compliance with the applicable certified State and Indian tribe building energy code or with the associated model building energy code. (B) Repeat certifications If the State or Indian tribe certifies progress toward achieving compliance, the State or Indian tribe shall repeat the certification until the State or Indian tribe certifies that the State or Indian tribe has achieved full compliance, respectively. (2) Measurement of compliance A certification under paragraph (1) shall include documentation of the rate of compliance based on— (A) independent inspections of a random sample of the buildings covered by the code in the preceding year; or (B) an alternative method that yields an accurate measure of compliance. (3) Achievement of compliance A State or Indian tribe shall be considered to achieve full compliance under paragraph (1) if— (A) at least 90 percent of building space covered by the code in the preceding year substantially meets all the requirements of the applicable code specified in paragraph (1), or achieves equivalent or greater energy savings level; or (B) the estimated excess energy use of buildings that did not meet the applicable code specified in paragraph (1) in the preceding year, compared to a baseline of comparable buildings that meet this code, is not more than 5 percent of the estimated energy use of all buildings covered by this code during the preceding year. (4) Significant progress toward achievement of compliance A State or Indian tribe shall be considered to have made significant progress toward achieving compliance for purposes of paragraph (1) if the State or Indian tribe— (A) has developed and is implementing a plan for achieving compliance during the 8-year-period beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph, including annual targets for compliance and active training and enforcement programs; and (B) has met the most recent target under subparagraph (A). (5) Validation by Secretary Not later than 90 days after a State or Indian tribe certification under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) determine whether the State or Indian tribe has demonstrated meeting the criteria of this subsection, including accurate measurement of compliance; and (B) if the determination is positive, validate the certification. (d) States or Indian tribes that do not achieve compliance (1) Reporting A State or Indian tribe that has not made a certification required under subsection (b) or (c) by the applicable deadline shall submit to the Secretary a report on— (A) the status of the State or Indian tribe with respect to meeting the requirements and submitting the certification; and (B) a plan for meeting the requirements and submitting the certification. (2) Federal support For any State or Indian tribe for which the Secretary has not validated a certification by a deadline under subsection (b) or (c), the lack of the certification may be a consideration for Federal support authorized under this section for code adoption and compliance activities. (3) Local government In any State or Indian tribe for which the Secretary has not validated a certification under subsection (b) or (c), a local government may be eligible for Federal support by meeting the certification requirements of subsections (b) and (c). (4) Annual reports by Secretary (A) In general The Secretary shall annually submit to Congress, and publish in the Federal Register, a report on— (i) the status of model building energy codes; (ii) the status of code adoption and compliance in the States and Indian tribes; (iii) implementation of this section; and (iv) improvements in energy savings over time as result of the targets established under section 307(b)(2). (B) Impacts The report shall include estimates of impacts of past action under this section, and potential impacts of further action, on— (i) upfront financial and construction costs, cost benefits and returns (using investment analysis), and lifetime energy use for buildings; (ii) resulting energy costs to individuals and businesses; and (iii) resulting overall annual building ownership and operating costs. (e) Technical assistance to States and Indian tribes The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to States and Indian tribes to implement the goals and requirements of this section, including procedures and technical analysis for States and Indian tribes— (1) to improve and implement State residential and commercial building energy codes; (2) to demonstrate that the code provisions of the States and Indian tribes achieve equivalent or greater energy savings than the model building energy codes and targets; (3) to document the rate of compliance with a building energy code; and (4) to otherwise promote the design and construction of energy efficient buildings. (f) Availability of incentive funding (1) In general The Secretary shall provide incentive funding to States and Indian tribes— (A) to implement the requirements of this section; (B) to improve and implement residential and commercial building energy codes, including increasing and verifying compliance with the codes and training of State, tribal, and local building code officials to implement and enforce the codes; and (C) to promote building energy efficiency through the use of the codes. (2) Additional funding Additional funding shall be provided under this subsection for implementation of a plan to achieve and document full compliance with residential and commercial building energy codes under subsection (c)— (A) to a State or Indian tribe for which the Secretary has validated a certification under subsection (b) or (c); and (B) in a State or Indian tribe that is not eligible under subparagraph (A), to a local government that is eligible under this section. (3) Training Of the amounts made available under this subsection, the State or Indian tribe may use amounts required, but not to exceed $750,000 for a State, to train State and local building code officials to implement and enforce codes described in paragraph (2). (4) Local governments States may share grants under this subsection with local governments that implement and enforce the codes. (g) Stretch codes and advanced standards (1) In general The Secretary shall provide technical and financial support for the development of stretch codes and advanced standards for residential and commercial buildings for use as— (A) an option for adoption as a building energy code by local, tribal, or State governments; and (B) guidelines for energy-efficient building design. (2) Targets The stretch codes and advanced standards shall be designed— (A) to achieve substantial energy savings compared to the model building energy codes; and (B) to meet targets under section 307(b), if available, at least 3 to 6 years in advance of the target years. (h) Studies The Secretary, in consultation with building science experts from the National Laboratories and institutions of higher education, designers and builders of energy-efficient residential and commercial buildings, code officials, and other stakeholders, shall undertake a study of the feasibility, impact, economics, and merit of— (1) code improvements that would require that buildings be designed, sited, and constructed in a manner that makes the buildings more adaptable in the future to become zero-net-energy after initial construction, as advances are achieved in energy-saving technologies; (2) code procedures to incorporate measured lifetimes, not just first-year energy use, in trade-offs and performance calculations; and (3) legislative options for increasing energy savings from building energy codes, including additional incentives for effective State and local action, and verification of compliance with and enforcement of a code other than by a State or local government. (i) Effect on other laws Nothing in this section or section 307 supersedes or modifies the application of sections 321 through 346 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6291 et seq.). (j) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section and section 307 $200,000,000, to remain available until expended. . (c) Federal building energy efficiency standards Section 305 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6834 ) is amended by striking voluntary building energy code each place it appears in subsections (a)(2)(B) and (b) and inserting model building energy code . (d) Model building energy codes Section 307 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6836 ) is amended to read as follows: 307. Support for model building energy codes (a) In general The Secretary shall support the updating of model building energy codes. (b) Targets (1) In general The Secretary shall support the updating of the model building energy codes to enable the achievement of aggregate energy savings targets established under paragraph (2). (2) Targets (A) In general The Secretary shall work with State, Indian tribes, local governments, nationally recognized code and standards developers, and other interested parties to support the updating of model building energy codes by establishing one or more aggregate energy savings targets to achieve the purposes of this section. (B) Separate targets The Secretary may establish separate targets for commercial and residential buildings. (C) Baselines The baseline for updating model building energy codes shall be the 2009 IECC for residential buildings and ASHRAE Standard 90.1–2010 for commercial buildings. (D) Specific years (i) In general Targets for specific years shall be established and revised by the Secretary through rulemaking and coordinated with nationally recognized code and standards developers at a level that— (I) is at the maximum level of energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and life-cycle cost effective, while accounting for the economic considerations under paragraph (4); (II) is higher than the preceding target; and (III) promotes the achievement of commercial and residential high-performance buildings through high performance energy efficiency (within the meaning of section 401 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17061 )). (ii) Initial targets Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall establish initial targets under this subparagraph. (iii) Different target years Subject to clause (i), prior to the applicable year, the Secretary may set a later target year for any of the model building energy codes described in subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that a target cannot be met. (iv) Small business When establishing targets under this paragraph through rulemaking, the Secretary shall ensure compliance with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 ( 5 U.S.C. 601 note; Public Law 104–121 ). (3) Appliance standards and other factors affecting building energy use In establishing building code targets under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall develop and adjust the targets in recognition of potential savings and costs relating to— (A) efficiency gains made in appliances, lighting, windows, insulation, and building envelope sealing; (B) advancement of distributed generation and on-site renewable power generation technologies; (C) equipment improvements for heating, cooling, and ventilation systems; (D) building management systems and SmartGrid technologies to reduce energy use; and (E) other technologies, practices, and building systems that the Secretary considers appropriate regarding building plug load and other energy uses. (4) Economic considerations In establishing and revising building code targets under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall consider the economic feasibility of achieving the proposed targets established under this section and the potential costs and savings for consumers and building owners, including a return on investment analysis. (c) Technical assistance to model building energy code-Setting and standard development organizations (1) In general The Secretary shall, on a timely basis, provide technical assistance to model building energy code-setting and standard development organizations consistent with the goals of this section. (2) Assistance The assistance shall include, as requested by the organizations, technical assistance in— (A) evaluating code or standards proposals or revisions; (B) building energy analysis and design tools; (C) building demonstrations; (D) developing definitions of energy use intensity and building types for use in model building energy codes to evaluate the efficiency impacts of the model building energy codes; (E) performance-based standards; (F) evaluating economic considerations under subsection (b)(4); and (G) developing model building energy codes by Indian tribes in accordance with tribal law. (3) Amendment proposals The Secretary may submit timely model building energy code amendment proposals to the model building energy code-setting and standard development organizations, with supporting evidence, sufficient to enable the model building energy codes to meet the targets established under subsection (b)(2). (4) Analysis methodology The Secretary shall make publicly available the entire calculation methodology (including input assumptions and data) used by the Secretary to estimate the energy savings of code or standard proposals and revisions. (d) Determination (1) Revision of model building energy codes If the provisions of the IECC or ASHRAE Standard 90.1 regarding building energy use are revised, the Secretary shall make a preliminary determination not later than 90 days after the date of the revision, and a final determination not later than 15 months after the date of the revision, on whether or not the revision will— (A) improve energy efficiency in buildings compared to the existing model building energy code; and (B) meet the applicable targets under subsection (b)(2). (2) Codes or standards not meeting targets (A) In general If the Secretary makes a preliminary determination under paragraph (1)(B) that a code or standard does not meet the targets established under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary may at the same time provide the model building energy code or standard developer with proposed changes that would result in a model building energy code that meets the targets and with supporting evidence, taking into consideration— (i) whether the modified code is technically feasible and life-cycle cost effective; (ii) available appliances, technologies, materials, and construction practices; and (iii) the economic considerations under subsection (b)(4). (B) Incorporation of changes (i) In general On receipt of the proposed changes, the model building energy code or standard developer shall have an additional 270 days to accept or reject the proposed changes of the Secretary to the model building energy code or standard for the Secretary to make a final determination. (ii) Final determination A final determination under paragraph (1) shall be on the modified model building energy code or standard. (e) Administration In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall— (1) publish notice of targets and supporting analysis and determinations under this section in the Federal Register to provide an explanation of and the basis for such actions, including any supporting modeling, data, assumptions, protocols, and cost-benefit analysis, including return on investment; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment on targets and supporting analysis and determinations under this section. (f) Voluntary codes and standards Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any model building code or standard established under section 304 shall not be binding on a State, local government, or Indian tribe as a matter of Federal law. . B Worker training and capacity building 111. Building training and assessment centers (a) In general The Secretary shall provide grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 )) and Tribal Colleges or Universities (as defined in section 316(b) of that Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b) )) to establish building training and assessment centers— (1) to identify opportunities for optimizing energy efficiency and environmental performance in buildings; (2) to promote the application of emerging concepts and technologies in commercial and institutional buildings; (3) to train engineers, architects, building scientists, building energy permitting and enforcement officials, and building technicians in energy-efficient design and operation; (4) to assist institutions of higher education and Tribal Colleges or Universities in training building technicians; (5) to promote research and development for the use of alternative energy sources and distributed generation to supply heat and power for buildings, particularly energy-intensive buildings; and (6) to coordinate with and assist State-accredited technical training centers, community colleges, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and local offices of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and ensure appropriate services are provided under this section to each region of the United States. (b) Coordination and nonduplication (1) In general The Secretary shall coordinate the program with the industrial research and assessment centers program and with other Federal programs to avoid duplication of effort. (2) Collocation To the maximum extent practicable, building, training, and assessment centers established under this section shall be collocated with Industrial Assessment Centers. (c) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000, to remain available until expended. 112. Career skills training (a) In general The Secretary shall pay grants to eligible entities described in subsection (b) to pay the Federal share of associated career skills training programs under which students concurrently receive classroom instruction and on-the-job training for the purpose of obtaining an industry-related certification to install energy efficient buildings technologies, including technologies described in section 307(b)(3) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6836(b)(3) ). (b) Eligibility To be eligible to obtain a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall be a nonprofit partnership described in section 171(e)(2)(B)(ii) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 ( 29 U.S.C. 2916(e)(2)(B)(ii) ). (c) Federal share The Federal share of the cost of carrying out a career skills training program described in subsection (a) shall be 50 percent. (d) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000, to remain available until expended. C School buildings 121. Coordination of energy retrofitting assistance for schools (a) Definition of school In this section, the term school means— (1) an elementary school or secondary school (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 )); (2) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002(a) )); (3) a school of the defense dependents’ education system under the Defense Dependents’ Education Act of 1978 ( 20 U.S.C. 921 et seq.) or established under section 2164 of title 10, United States Code; (4) a school operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; (5) a tribally controlled school (as defined in section 5212 of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 ( 25 U.S.C. 2511 )); and (6) a Tribal College or University (as defined in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b) )). (b) Designation of lead agency The Secretary, acting through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, shall act as the lead Federal agency for coordinating and disseminating information on existing Federal programs and assistance that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools. (c) Requirements In carrying out coordination and outreach under subsection (b), the Secretary shall— (1) in consultation and coordination with the appropriate Federal agencies, carry out a review of existing programs and financing mechanisms (including revolving loan funds and loan guarantees) available in or from the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Energy, the Department of Education, the Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other appropriate Federal agencies with jurisdiction over energy financing and facilitation that are currently used or may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools; (2) establish a Federal cross-departmental collaborative coordination, education, and outreach effort to streamline communication and promote available Federal opportunities and assistance described in paragraph (1), for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects that enables States, local educational agencies, and schools— (A) to use existing Federal opportunities more effectively; and (B) to form partnerships with Governors, State energy programs, local educational, financial, and energy officials, State and local government officials, nonprofit organizations, and other appropriate entities, to support the initiation of the projects; (3) provide technical assistance for States, local educational agencies, and schools to help develop and finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects— (A) to increase the energy efficiency of buildings or facilities; (B) to install systems that individually generate energy from renewable energy resources; (C) to establish partnerships to leverage economies of scale and additional financing mechanisms available to larger clean energy initiatives; or (D) to promote— (i) the maintenance of health, environmental quality, and safety in schools, including the ambient air quality, through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofit projects; and (ii) the achievement of expected energy savings and renewable energy production through proper operations and maintenance practices; (4) develop and maintain a single online resource website with contact information for relevant technical assistance and support staff in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for States, local educational agencies, and schools to effectively access and use Federal opportunities and assistance described in paragraph (1) to develop energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects; and (5) establish a process for recognition of schools that— (A) have successfully implemented energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects; and (B) are willing to serve as resources for other local educational agencies and schools to assist initiation of similar efforts. (d) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the implementation of this section. II Industrial efficiency and competitiveness A Manufacturing energy efficiency 201. Purposes The purposes of this subtitle are— (1) to reform and reorient the industrial efficiency programs of the Department of Energy; (2) to establish a clear and consistent authority for industrial efficiency programs of the Department; (3) to accelerate the deployment of technologies and practices that will increase industrial energy efficiency and improve productivity; (4) to accelerate the development and demonstration of technologies that will assist the deployment goals of the industrial efficiency programs of the Department and increase manufacturing efficiency; (5) to stimulate domestic economic growth and improve industrial productivity and competitiveness; and (6) to strengthen partnerships between Federal and State governmental agencies and the private and academic sectors. 202. Future of Industry program (a) In general Section 452 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17111 ) is amended by striking the section heading and inserting the following: Future of Industry program . (b) Definition of energy service provider Section 452(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17111(a) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2): (3) Energy service provider The term energy service provider means any business providing technology or services to improve the energy efficiency, water efficiency, power factor, or load management of a manufacturing site or other industrial process in an energy-intensive industry, or any utility operating under a utility energy service project. . (c) Industrial research and assessment centers Section 452(e) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17111(e) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (5) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (2) by striking The Secretary and inserting the following: (1) In general The Secretary ; (3) in subparagraph (A) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: , including assessments of sustainable manufacturing goals and the implementation of information technology advancements for supply chain analysis, logistics, system monitoring, industrial and manufacturing processes, and other purposes ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (2) Coordination (A) In general To increase the value and capabilities of the industrial research and assessment centers, the centers shall— (i) coordinate with Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers of the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (ii) coordinate with the Building Technologies Program of the Department of Energy to provide building assessment services to manufacturers; (iii) increase partnerships with the National Laboratories of the Department of Energy to leverage the expertise and technologies of the National Laboratories for national industrial and manufacturing needs; (iv) increase partnerships with energy service providers and technology providers to leverage private sector expertise and accelerate deployment of new and existing technologies and processes for energy efficiency, power factor, and load management; (v) identify opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and (vi) promote sustainable manufacturing practices for small- and medium-sized manufacturers. (3) Outreach The Secretary shall provide funding for— (A) outreach activities by the industrial research and assessment centers to inform small- and medium-sized manufacturers of the information, technologies, and services available; and (B) coordination activities by each industrial research and assessment center to leverage efforts with— (i) Federal and State efforts; (ii) the efforts of utilities and energy service providers; (iii) the efforts of regional energy efficiency organizations; and (iv) the efforts of other industrial research and assessment centers. (4) Workforce training (A) In general The Secretary shall pay the Federal share of associated internship programs under which students work with or for industries, manufacturers, and energy service providers to implement the recommendations of industrial research and assessment centers. (B) Federal share The Federal share of the cost of carrying out internship programs described in subparagraph (A) shall be 50 percent. (5) Small business loans The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall, to the maximum extent practicable, expedite consideration of applications from eligible small business concerns for loans under the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) to implement recommendations of industrial research and assessment centers established under paragraph (1). (6) Advanced manufacturing steering committee The Secretary shall establish an advisory steering committee to provide recommendations to the Secretary on planning and implementation of the Advanced Manufacturing Office of the Department of Energy. . 203. Sustainable manufacturing initiative (a) In general Part E of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6341 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 376. Sustainable manufacturing initiative (a) In general As part of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the Secretary, on the request of a manufacturer, shall conduct onsite technical assessments to identify opportunities for— (1) maximizing the energy efficiency of industrial processes and cross-cutting systems; (2) preventing pollution and minimizing waste; (3) improving efficient use of water in manufacturing processes; (4) conserving natural resources; and (5) achieving such other goals as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (b) Coordination The Secretary shall carry out the initiative in coordination with the private sector and appropriate agencies, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to accelerate adoption of new and existing technologies and processes that improve energy efficiency. (c) Research and development program for sustainable manufacturing and industrial technologies and processes As part of the industrial efficiency programs of the Department of Energy, the Secretary shall carry out a joint industry-government partnership program to research, develop, and demonstrate new sustainable manufacturing and industrial technologies and processes that maximize the energy efficiency of industrial plants, reduce pollution, and conserve natural resources. . (b) Table of contents The table of contents of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. prec. 6201) is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to part E of title III the following: Sec. 376. Sustainable manufacturing initiative. . 204. Conforming amendments (a) Section 106 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15811 ) is repealed. (b) Sections 131, 132, 133, 2103, and 2107 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 42 U.S.C. 6348 , 6349, 6350, 13453, 13456) are repealed. (c) Section 2101(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 42 U.S.C. 13451(a) ) is amended in the third sentence by striking sections 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, and 2108 and inserting sections 2102, 2104, 2105, 2106, and 2108 of this Act and section 376 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, . B Supply Star 211. Supply Star The Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by inserting after section 324A ( 42 U.S.C. 6294a ) the following: 324B. Supply Star Program (a) In general There is established within the Department of Energy a Supply Star program to identify and promote practices, recognize companies, and, as appropriate, recognize products that use highly efficient supply chains in a manner that conserves energy, water, and other resources. (b) Coordination In carrying out the program described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) consult with other appropriate agencies; and (2) coordinate efforts with the Energy Star program established under section 324A. (c) Duties In carrying out the Supply Star program described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) promote practices, recognize companies, and, as appropriate, recognize products that comply with the Supply Star program as the preferred practices, companies, and products in the marketplace for maximizing supply chain efficiency; (2) work to enhance industry and public awareness of the Supply Star program; (3) collect and disseminate data on supply chain energy resource consumption; (4) develop and disseminate metrics, processes, and analytical tools (including software) for evaluating supply chain energy resource use; (5) develop guidance at the sector level for improving supply chain efficiency; (6) work with domestic and international organizations to harmonize approaches to analyzing supply chain efficiency, including the development of a consistent set of tools, templates, calculators, and databases; and (7) work with industry, including small businesses, to improve supply chain efficiency through activities that include— (A) developing and sharing best practices; and (B) providing opportunities to benchmark supply chain efficiency. (d) Evaluation In any evaluation of supply chain efficiency carried out by the Secretary with respect to a specific product, the Secretary shall consider energy consumption and resource use throughout the entire lifecycle of a product, including production, transport, packaging, use, and disposal. (e) Grants and Incentives (1) In general The Secretary may award grants or other forms of incentives on a competitive basis to eligible entities, as determined by the Secretary, for the purposes of— (A) studying supply chain energy resource efficiency; and (B) demonstrating and achieving reductions in the energy resource consumption of commercial products through changes and improvements to the production supply and distribution chain of the products. (2) Use of information Any information or data generated as a result of the grants or incentives described in paragraph (1) shall be used to inform the development of the Supply Star Program. (f) Training The Secretary shall use funds to support professional training programs to develop and communicate methods, practices, and tools for improving supply chain efficiency. (g) Effect of outsourcing of American jobs For purposes of this section, the outsourcing of American jobs in the production of a product shall not count as a positive factor in determining supply chain efficiency. (h) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. . C Extended product system rebate program 221. Extended product system rebate program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Electric motor The term electric motor has the meaning given the term in section 431.12 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). (2) Electronic control The term electronic control means— (A) a power converter; or (B) a combination of a power circuit and control circuit included on 1 chassis. (3) Extended product system The term extended product system means an electric motor and any required associated electronic control and driven load that— (A) offers variable speed or multispeed operation; (B) offers partial load control that reduces input energy requirements (as measured in kilowatt-hours) as compared to identified base levels set by the Secretary; and (C) (i) has greater than 1 horsepower; and (ii) uses an extended product system technology, as determined by the Secretary. (4) Qualified extended product system (A) In general The term qualified extended product system means an extended product system that— (i) includes an electric motor and an electronic control; and (ii) reduces the input energy (as measured in kilowatt-hours) required to operate the extended product system by not less than 5 percent, as compared to identified base levels set by the Secretary. (B) Inclusions The term qualified extended product system includes commercial or industrial machinery or equipment that— (i) (I) did not previously make use of the extended product system prior to the redesign described in subclause (II); and (II) incorporates an extended product system that has greater than 1 horsepower into redesigned machinery or equipment; and (ii) was previously used prior to, and was placed back into service during, calendar year 2019 or 2020. (b) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide rebates for expenditures made by qualified entities for the purchase or installation of a qualified extended product system. (c) Qualified entities (1) Eligibility requirements A qualified entity under this section shall be— (A) in the case of a qualified extended product system described in subsection (a)(4)(A), the purchaser of the qualified extended product that is installed; and (B) in the case of a qualified extended product system described in subsection (a)(4)(B), the manufacturer of the commercial or industrial machinery or equipment that incorporated the extended product system into that machinery or equipment. (2) Application To be eligible to receive a rebate under this section, a qualified entity shall submit to the Secretary— (A) an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary may require; and (B) a certification that includes demonstrated evidence— (i) that the entity is a qualified entity; and (ii) (I) in the case of a qualified entity described in paragraph (1)(A)— (aa) that the qualified entity installed the qualified extended product system during the 2 fiscal years following the date of enactment of this Act; (bb) that the qualified extended product system meets the requirements of subsection (a)(4)(A); and (cc) showing the serial number, manufacturer, and model number from the nameplate of the installed motor of the qualified entity on which the qualified extended product system was installed; or (II) in the case of a qualified entity described in paragraph (1)(B), demonstrated evidence— (aa) that the qualified extended product system meets the requirements of subsection (a)(4)(B); and (bb) showing the serial number, manufacturer, and model number from the nameplate of the installed motor of the qualified entity with which the extended product system is integrated. (d) Authorized amount of rebate (1) In general The Secretary may provide to a qualified entity a rebate in an amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying— (A) an amount equal to the sum of the nameplate rated horsepower of— (i) the electric motor to which the qualified extended product system is attached; and (ii) the electronic control; and (B) $25. (2) Maximum aggregate amount A qualified entity shall not be entitled to aggregate rebates under this section in excess of $25,000 per calendar year. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of the first 2 full fiscal years following the date of enactment of this Act, to remain available until expended. D Transformer rebate program 231. Energy efficient transformer rebate program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Qualified energy efficient transformer The term qualified energy efficient transformer means a transformer that meets or exceeds the applicable energy conservation standards described in the tables in subsection (b)(2) and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of section 431.196 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). (2) Qualified energy inefficient transformer The term qualified energy inefficient transformer means a transformer with an equal number of phases and capacity to a transformer described in any of the tables in subsection (b)(2) and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of section 431.196 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act) that— (A) does not meet or exceed the applicable energy conservation standards described in paragraph (1); and (B) (i) was manufactured between January 1, 1985, and December 31, 2006, for a transformer with an equal number of phases and capacity as a transformer described in the table in subsection (b)(2) of section 431.196 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act); or (ii) was manufactured between January 1, 1990, and December 31, 2009, for a transformer with an equal number of phases and capacity as a transformer described in the table in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (c) of that section (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). (3) Qualified entity The term qualified entity means an owner of industrial or manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, or multifamily residential buildings, a utility, or an energy service company that fulfills the requirements of subsection (d). (b) Establishment Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide rebates to qualified entities for expenditures made by the qualified entity for the replacement of a qualified energy inefficient transformer with a qualified energy efficient transformer. (c) Requirements To be eligible to receive a rebate under this section, an entity shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including demonstrated evidence— (1) that the entity purchased a qualified energy efficient transformer; (2) of the core loss value of the qualified energy efficient transformer; (3) of the age of the qualified energy inefficient transformer being replaced; (4) of the core loss value of the qualified energy inefficient transformer being replaced— (A) as measured by a qualified professional or verified by the equipment manufacturer, as applicable; or (B) for transformers described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(i), as selected from a table of default values as determined by the Secretary in consultation with applicable industry; and (5) that the qualified energy inefficient transformer has been permanently decommissioned and scrapped. (d) Authorized amount of rebate The amount of a rebate provided under this section shall be— (1) for a 3-phase or single-phase transformer with a capacity of not less than 10 and not greater than 2,500 kilovolt-amperes, twice the amount equal to the difference in Watts between the core loss value (as measured in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (4) of subsection (c)) of— (A) the qualified energy inefficient transformer; and (B) the qualified energy efficient transformer; or (2) for a transformer described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(i), the amount determined using a table of default rebate values by rated transformer output, as measured in kilovolt-amperes, as determined by the Secretary in consultation with applicable industry. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019, to remain available until expended. (f) Termination of effectiveness The authority provided by this section terminates on December 31, 2019. III Federal agency energy efficiency 301. Energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies Section 543 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8253 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating the second subsection (f) (relating to large capital energy investments) as subsection (g); and (2) by adding at the end the following: (h) Federal Implementation Strategy for Energy-Efficient and Energy-Saving Information Technologies (1) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Director The term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (B) Information technology The term information technology has the meaning given the term in section 11101 of title 40, United States Code. (2) Development of implementation strategy Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, each Federal agency shall collaborate with the Director to develop an implementation strategy (including best-practices and measurement and verification techniques) for the maintenance, purchase, and use by the Federal agency of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies. (3) Administration In developing an implementation strategy, each Federal agency shall consider— (A) advanced metering infrastructure; (B) energy efficient data center strategies and methods of increasing asset and infrastructure utilization; (C) advanced power management tools; (D) building information modeling, including building energy management; and (E) secure telework and travel substitution tools. (4) Performance goals (A) In general Not later than September 30, 2017, the Director, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish performance goals for evaluating the efforts of Federal agencies in improving the maintenance, purchase, and use of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technology systems. (B) Best practices The Chief Information Officers Council established under section 3603 of title 44, United States Code, shall supplement the performance goals established under this paragraph with recommendations on best practices for the attainment of the performance goals, to include a requirement for agencies to consider the use of— (i) energy savings performance contracting; and (ii) utility energy services contracting. (5) Reports (A) Agency reports Each Federal agency subject to the requirements of this subsection shall include in the report of the agency under section 527 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17143 ) a description of the efforts and results of the agency under this subsection. (B) OMB Government efficiency reports and scorecards Effective beginning not later than October 1, 2017, the Director shall include in the annual report and scorecard of the Director required under section 528 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17144 ) a description of the efforts and results of Federal agencies under this subsection. (C) Use of existing reporting structures The Director may require Federal agencies to submit any information required to be submitted under this subsection though reporting structures in use as of the date of enactment of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. . 302. Energy efficient data centers Section 453 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17112 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2)(D)(iv), by striking the organization and inserting an organization ; and (B) by striking paragraph (3); and (2) by striking subsections (c) through (g) and inserting the following: (c) Stakeholder involvement (1) In general The Secretary and the Administrator shall carry out subsection (b) in consultation with the information technology industry and other key stakeholders, with the goal of producing results that accurately reflect the best knowledge in the most pertinent domains. (2) Considerations In carrying out consultation described in paragraph (1), the Secretary and the Administrator shall pay particular attention to organizations that— (A) have members with expertise in energy efficiency and in the development, operation, and functionality of data centers, information technology equipment, and software, including representatives of hardware manufacturers, data center operators, and facility managers; (B) obtain and address input from the National Laboratories (as that term is defined in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 )) or any institution of higher education, research institution, industry association, company, or public interest group with applicable expertise; (C) follow— (i) commonly accepted procedures for the development of specifications; and (ii) accredited standards development processes; or (D) have a mission to promote energy efficiency for data centers and information technology. (d) Measurements and specifications The Secretary and the Administrator shall consider and assess the adequacy of the specifications, measurements, and benchmarks described in subsection (b) for use by the Federal Energy Management Program, the Energy Star Program, and other efficiency programs of the Department of Energy or the Environmental Protection Agency. (e) Study The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, shall make available to the public an update to the report submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1 of the Act of December 20, 2006 ( Public Law 109–431 ; 120 Stat. 2920), entitled Report to Congress on Server and Data Center Energy Efficiency and dated August 2, 2007, that provides— (1) a comparison and gap analysis of the estimates and projections contained in the original report with new data regarding the period from 2007 through 2016; (2) an analysis considering the impact of information technologies, including virtualization and cloud computing, in the public and private sectors; (3) an evaluation of the impact of the combination of cloud platforms, mobile devices, social media, and big data on data center energy usage; and (4) updated projections and recommendations for best practices through fiscal year 2022. (f) Data center energy practitioner program (1) In general The Secretary, in consultation with key stakeholders and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall maintain a data center energy practitioner program that provides for the certification of energy practitioners qualified to evaluate the energy usage and efficiency opportunities in Federal data centers. (2) Evaluations Each Federal agency shall consider having the data centers of the agency evaluated once every 4 years by energy practitioners certified pursuant to the program, whenever practicable using certified practitioners employed by the agency. (g) Open data initiative (1) In general The Secretary, in consultation with key stakeholders and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall establish an open data initiative for Federal data center energy usage data, with the purpose of making the data available and accessible in a manner that encourages further data center innovation, optimization, and consolidation. (2) Consideration In establishing the initiative under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider using the online Data Center Maturity Model. (h) International specifications and metrics The Secretary, in consultation with key stakeholders, shall actively participate in efforts to harmonize global specifications and metrics for data center energy efficiency. (i) Data center utilization metric The Secretary, in collaboration with key stakeholders, shall facilitate in the development of an efficiency metric that measures the energy efficiency of a data center (including equipment and facilities). (j) Protection of proprietary information The Secretary and the Administrator shall not disclose any proprietary information or trade secrets provided by any individual or company for the purposes of carrying out this section or the programs and initiatives established under this section. . 303. Budget-neutral demonstration program for energy and water conservation improvements at multifamily residential units (a) Establishment The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall establish a demonstration program under which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, and ending on September 30, 2020, the Secretary may enter into budget-neutral, performance-based agreements that result in a reduction in energy or water costs with such entities as the Secretary determines to be appropriate under which the entities shall carry out projects for energy or water conservation improvements at not more than 20,000 residential units in multifamily buildings participating in— (1) the project-based rental assistance program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f ), other than assistance provided under section 8(o) of that Act; (2) the supportive housing for the elderly program under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 ( 12 U.S.C. 1701q ); or (3) the supportive housing for persons with disabilities program under section 811(d)(2) of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8013(d)(2) ). (b) Requirements (1) Payments contingent on savings (A) In general The Secretary shall provide to an entity a payment under an agreement under this section only during applicable years for which an energy or water cost savings is achieved with respect to the applicable multifamily portfolio of properties, as determined by the Secretary, in accordance with subparagraph (B). (B) Payment methodology (i) In general Each agreement under this section shall include a pay-for-success provision— (I) that will serve as a payment threshold for the term of the agreement; and (II) pursuant to which the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall share a percentage of the savings at a level determined by the Secretary that is sufficient to cover the administrative costs of carrying out this section. (ii) Limitations A payment made by the Secretary under an agreement under this section shall— (I) be contingent on documented utility savings; and (II) not exceed the utility savings achieved by the date of the payment, and not previously paid, as a result of the improvements made under the agreement. (C) Third-party verification Savings payments made by the Secretary under this section shall be based on a measurement and verification protocol that includes at least— (i) establishment of a weather-normalized and occupancy-normalized utility consumption baseline established preretrofit; (ii) annual third-party confirmation of actual utility consumption and cost for owner-paid utilities; (iii) annual third-party validation of the tenant utility allowances in effect during the applicable year and vacancy rates for each unit type; and (iv) annual third-party determination of savings to the Secretary. (2) Term The term of an agreement under this section shall be not longer than 12 years. (3) Entity eligibility The Secretary shall— (A) establish a competitive process for entering into agreements under this section; and (B) enter into such agreements only with entities that demonstrate significant experience relating to— (i) financing and operating properties receiving assistance under a program described in subsection (a); (ii) oversight of energy and water conservation programs, including oversight of contractors; and (iii) raising capital for energy and water conservation improvements from charitable organizations or private investors. (4) Geographical diversity Each agreement entered into under this section shall provide for the inclusion of properties with the greatest feasible regional and State variance. (c) Plan and reports (1) Plan Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate a detailed plan for the implementation of this section. (2) Reports Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall— (A) conduct an evaluation of the program under this section; and (B) submit to Congress a report describing each evaluation conducted under subparagraph (A). (d) Funding For each fiscal year during which an agreement under this section is in effect, the Secretary may use to carry out this section any funds appropriated to the Secretary for the renewal of contracts under a program described in subsection (a). IV Regulatory provisions A Third-Party Certification Under Energy Star Program 401. Third-Party Certification Under Energy Star Program Section 324A of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6294a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Third-Party Certification (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall revise the certification requirements for the labeling of consumer, home, and office electronic products for program partners that have complied with all requirements of the Energy Star program for a period of at least 18 months. (2) Administration In the case of a program partner described in paragraph (1), the new requirements under paragraph (1)— (A) shall not require third-party certification for a product to be listed; but (B) may require that test data and other product information be submitted to facilitate product listing and performance verification for a sample of products. (3) Third parties Nothing in this subsection prevents the Administrator from using third parties in the course of the administration of the Energy Star program. (4) Termination (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), an exemption from third-party certification provided to a program partner under paragraph (1) shall terminate if the program partner is found to have violated program requirements with respect to at least 2 separate models during a 2-year period. (B) Resumption A termination for a program partner under subparagraph (A) shall cease if the program partner complies with all Energy Star program requirements for a period of at least 3 years. . B Federal green buildings 411. High-performance green Federal buildings Section 436(h) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17092(h) ) is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking system and inserting systems ; (2) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) In general Based on an ongoing review, the Federal Director shall identify and shall provide to the Secretary pursuant to section 305(a)(3)(D) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6834(a)(3)(D) ), a list of those certification systems that the Director identifies as the most likely to encourage a comprehensive and environmentally sound approach to certification of green buildings. ; and (3) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking system and inserting systems ; (B) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: (A) an ongoing review provided to the Secretary pursuant to section 305(a)(3)(D) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6834(a)(3)(D) ), which shall— (i) be carried out by the Federal Director to compare and evaluate standards; and (ii) allow any developer or administrator of a rating system or certification system to be included in the review; ; (C) in subparagraph (E)(v), by striking and after the semicolon at the end; (D) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (G) a finding that, for all credits addressing the sourcing of grown, harvested, or mined materials, the system rewards the use of products that have obtained certifications of responsible sourcing, such as certifications provided by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the Forest Stewardship Council, the American Tree Farm System, or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification; and (H) a finding that the system incorporates life-cycle assessment as a credit pathway. . C Energy performance requirement for Federal buildings 421. Energy performance requirement for Federal buildings Section 543 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8253 ) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: (a) Energy performance requirement for Federal buildings (1) Requirement Subject to paragraph (2), each agency shall apply energy conservation measures to, and shall improve the design for the construction of, the Federal buildings of the agency (including each industrial or laboratory facility) so that the energy consumption per gross square foot of the Federal buildings of the agency in fiscal years 2006 through 2017 is reduced, as compared with the energy consumption per gross square foot of the Federal buildings of the agency in fiscal year 2003, by the percentage specified in the following table: Percentage Fiscal Year Reduction 2006 2 2007 4 2008 9 2009 12 2010 15 2011 18 2012 21 2013 24 2014 27 2015 30 2016 33 2017 36. (2) Exclusion for buildings with energy intensive activities (A) In general An agency may exclude from the requirements of paragraph (1) any building (including the associated energy consumption and gross square footage) in which energy intensive activities are carried out. (B) Reports Each agency shall identify and list in each report made under section 548(a) the buildings designated by the agency for exclusion under subparagraph (A). (3) Review Not later than December 31, 2017, the Secretary shall— (A) review the results of the implementation of the energy performance requirements established under paragraph (1); and (B) based on the review conducted under subparagraph (A), submit to Congress a report that addresses the feasibility of requiring each agency to apply energy conservation measures to, and improve the design for the construction of, the Federal buildings of the agency (including each industrial or laboratory facility) so that the energy consumption per gross square foot of the Federal buildings of the agency in each of fiscal years 2018 through 2030 is reduced, as compared with the energy consumption per gross square foot of the Federal buildings of the agency in the prior fiscal year, by 3 percent. ; and (2) in subsection (f)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) as subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) Ongoing commissioning The term ongoing commissioning means an ongoing process of commissioning using monitored data, the primary goal of which is to ensure continuous optimum performance of a facility, in accordance with design or operating needs, over the useful life of the facility, while meeting facility occupancy requirements. ; (B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: (C) Energy management system An energy manager designated under subparagraph (A) shall consider use of a system to manage energy use at the facility and certification of the facility in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization standard numbered 50001 and entitled Energy Management Systems . ; (C) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4) and inserting the following: (3) Energy and water evaluations and commissioning (A) Evaluations Except as provided in subparagraph (B), effective beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, and annually thereafter, each energy manager shall complete, for each calendar year, a comprehensive energy and water evaluation and recommissioning or retrocommissioning for approximately 25 percent of the facilities of each agency that meet the criteria under paragraph (2)(B) in a manner that ensures that an evaluation of each facility is completed at least once every 4 years. (B) Exceptions An evaluation and recommissioning shall not be required under subparagraph (A) with respect to a facility that— (i) has had a comprehensive energy and water evaluation during the 8-year period preceding the date of the evaluation; (ii) (I) has been commissioned, recommissioned, or retrocommissioned during the 10-year period preceding the date of the evaluation; or (II) is under ongoing commissioning; (iii) has not had a major change in function or use since the previous evaluation and commissioning; (iv) has been benchmarked with public disclosure under paragraph (8) within the year preceding the evaluation; and (v) (I) based on the benchmarking, has achieved at a facility level the most recent cumulative energy savings target under subsection (a) compared to the earlier of— (aa) the date of the most recent evaluation; or (bb) the date— (AA) of the most recent commissioning, recommissioning, or retrocommissioning; or (BB) on which ongoing commissioning began; or (II) has a long-term contract in place guaranteeing energy savings at least as great as the energy savings target under subclause (I). (4) Implementation of identified energy and water efficiency measures (A) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of completion of each evaluation under paragraph (3), each energy manager may— (i) implement any energy- or water-saving measure that the Federal agency identified in the evaluation conducted under paragraph (3) that is life-cycle cost effective; and (ii) bundle individual measures of varying paybacks together into combined projects. (B) Measures not implemented The energy manager shall, as part of the certification system under paragraph (7), explain the reasons why any life-cycle cost effective measures were not implemented under subparagraph (A) using guidelines developed by the Secretary. ; and (D) in paragraph (7)(C), by adding at the end the following: (iii) Summary report The Secretary shall make available a report that summarizes the information tracked under subparagraph (B)(i) by each agency and, as applicable, by each type of measure. . 422. Federal building energy efficiency performance standards; certification system and level for green buildings (a) Definitions Section 303 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6832 ) (as amended by section 101(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking to be constructed and inserting constructed or altered ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (19) Major renovation The term major renovation means a modification of building energy systems sufficiently extensive that the whole building can meet energy standards for new buildings, based on criteria to be established by the Secretary through notice and comment rulemaking. . (b) Federal Building Efficiency Standards Section 305 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6834 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(3)— (A) by striking (3)(A) Not later than and all that follows through subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (3) Revised Federal building energy efficiency performance standards; certification for green buildings (A) Revised Federal building energy efficiency performance standards (i) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, the Secretary shall establish, by rule, revised Federal building energy efficiency performance standards that require that— (I) new Federal buildings and alterations and additions to existing Federal buildings— (aa) meet or exceed the most recent revision of the International Energy Conservation Code (in the case of residential buildings) or ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (in the case of commercial buildings) as of the date of enactment of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; and (bb) meet or exceed the energy provisions of State and local building codes applicable to the building, if the codes are more stringent than the International Energy Conservation Code or ASHRAE Standard 90.1, as applicable; (II) unless demonstrated not to be life-cycle cost effective for new Federal buildings and Federal buildings with major renovations— (aa) the buildings be designed to achieve energy consumption levels that are at least 30 percent below the levels established in the version of the ASHRAE Standard or the International Energy Conservation Code, as appropriate, that is applied under subclause (I)(aa), including updates under subparagraph (B); and (bb) sustainable design principles are applied to the location, siting, design, and construction of all new Federal buildings and replacement Federal buildings; (III) if water is used to achieve energy efficiency, water conservation technologies shall be applied to the extent that the technologies are life-cycle cost effective; and (IV) if life-cycle cost effective, as compared to other reasonably available technologies, not less than 30 percent of the hot water demand for each new Federal building or Federal building undergoing a major renovation be met through the installation and use of solar hot water heaters. (ii) Limitation Clause (i)(I) shall not apply to unaltered portions of existing Federal buildings and systems that have been added to or altered. (B) Updates Not later than 1 year after the date of approval of each subsequent revision of the ASHRAE Standard or the International Energy Conservation Code, as appropriate, the Secretary shall determine whether the revised standards established under subparagraph (A) should be updated to reflect the revisions, based on the energy savings and life-cycle cost-effectiveness of the revisions. ; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking (C) In the budget request and inserting the following: (C) Budget request In the budget request ; and (C) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: (D) Certification for green buildings (i) Sustainable design principles Sustainable design principles shall be applied to the siting, design, and construction of buildings covered by this subparagraph. (ii) Selection of certification systems The Secretary, after reviewing the findings of the Federal Director under section 436(h) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17092(h) ), in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense relating to those facilities under the custody and control of the Department of Defense, shall determine those certification systems for green commercial and residential buildings that the Secretary determines to be the most likely to encourage a comprehensive and environmentally sound approach to certification of green buildings. (iii) Basis for selection The determination of the certification systems under clause (ii) shall be based on ongoing review of the findings of the Federal Director under section 436(h) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17092(h) ) and the criteria described in clause (v). (iv) Administration In determining certification systems under this subparagraph, the Secretary shall— (I) make a separate determination for all or part of each system; and (II) confirm that the criteria used to support the selection of building products, materials, brands, and technologies— (aa) are based on relevant technical data; (bb) use and reward evaluation of health, safety, and environmental risks and impacts across the lifecycle of the building product, material, brand, or technology, including methodologies generally accepted by the applicable scientific disciplines; (cc) as practicable, give preference to performance standards instead of prescriptive measures; and (dd) reward continual improvements in the lifecycle management of health, safety, and environmental risks and impacts. (v) Considerations In determining the green building certification systems under this subparagraph, the Secretary shall take into consideration— (I) the ability and availability of assessors and auditors to independently verify the criteria and measurement of metrics at the scale necessary to implement this subparagraph; (II) the ability of the applicable certification organization to collect and reflect public comment; (III) the ability of the standard to be developed and revised through a consensus-based process; (IV) an evaluation of the robustness of the criteria for a high-performance green building, which shall give credit for promoting— (aa) efficient and sustainable use of water, energy, and other natural resources; (bb) use of renewable energy sources; (cc) improved indoor environmental quality through enhanced indoor air quality, thermal comfort, acoustics, day lighting, pollutant source control, and use of low-emission materials and building system controls; (dd) (AA) the sourcing of grown, harvested, or mined materials; and (BB) certifications of responsible sourcing, such as certifications provided by the Forest Stewardship Council, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the American Tree Farm System, or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification; and (ee) such other criteria as the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and (V) national recognition within the building industry. (vi) Review The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services and the Secretary of Defense, shall conduct an ongoing review to evaluate and compare private sector green building certification systems, taking into account— (I) the criteria described in clause (v); and (II) the identification made by the Federal Director under section 436(h) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17092(h) ). (vii) Exclusions (I) In general Subject to subclause (II), if a certification system fails to meet the review requirements of clause (v), the Secretary shall— (aa) identify the portions of the system, whether prerequisites, credits, points, or otherwise, that meet the review criteria of clause (v); (bb) determine the portions of the system that are suitable for use; and (cc) exclude all other portions of the system from identification and use. (II) Entire systems The Secretary shall exclude an entire system from use if an exclusion under subclause (I)— (aa) impedes the integrated use of the system; (bb) creates disparate review criteria or unequal point access for competing materials; or (cc) increases agency costs of the use. (viii) Internal certification processes The Secretary may by rule allow Federal agencies to develop internal certification processes, using certified professionals, in lieu of certification by certification entities identified under clause (ii). (ix) Privatized military housing With respect to privatized military housing, the Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the Secretary may, through rulemaking, develop alternative certification systems and levels than the systems and levels identified under clause (ii) that achieve an equivalent result in terms of energy savings, sustainable design, and green building performance. (x) Water conservation technologies In addition to any use of water conservation technologies otherwise required by this section, water conservation technologies shall be applied to the extent that the technologies are life-cycle cost-effective. (xi) Effective date (I) Determinations made after December 31, 2017 The amendments made by section 432(b)(1)(C) of Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act shall apply to any determination made by a Federal agency after December 31, 2017. (II) Determinations made on or before December 31, 2017 This subparagraph (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act) shall apply to any use of a certification system for green commercial and residential buildings by a Federal agency on or before December 31, 2017. ; and (2) by striking subsections (c) and (d) and inserting the following: (c) Periodic review The Secretary shall— (1) once every 5 years, review the Federal building energy standards established under this section; and (2) on completion of a review under paragraph (1), if the Secretary determines that significant energy savings would result, upgrade the standards to include all new energy efficiency and renewable energy measures that are technologically feasible and economically justified. . 423. Enhanced energy efficiency underwriting (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered agency The term covered agency — (A) means— (i) an executive agency, as that term is defined in section 102 of title 31, United States Code; and (ii) any other agency of the Federal Government; and (B) includes any enterprise, as that term is defined under section 1303 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 ( 12 U.S.C. 4502 ). (2) Covered loan The term covered loan means a loan secured by a home that is issued, insured, purchased, or securitized by a covered agency. (3) Homeowner The term homeowner means the mortgagor under a covered loan. (4) Mortgagee The term mortgagee means— (A) an original lender under a covered loan or the holder of a covered loan at the time at which that mortgage transaction is consummated; (B) any affiliate, agent, subsidiary, successor, or assignee of an original lender under a covered loan or the holder of a covered loan at the time at which that mortgage transaction is consummated; (C) any servicer of a covered loan; and (D) any subsequent purchaser, trustee, or transferee of any covered loan issued by an original lender. (5) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (6) Servicer The term servicer means the person or entity responsible for the servicing of a covered loan, including the person or entity who makes or holds a covered loan if that person or entity also services the covered loan. (7) Servicing The term servicing has the meaning given the term in section 6(i) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2605(i) ). (b) Findings and purposes (1) Findings Congress finds that— (A) energy costs for homeowners are a significant and increasing portion of their household budgets; (B) household energy use can vary substantially depending on the efficiency and characteristics of the house; (C) expected energy cost savings are important to the value of the house; (D) the current test for loan affordability used by most covered agencies, commonly known as the debt-to-income test, is inadequate because it does not take into account the expected energy cost savings for the homeowner of an energy efficient home; and (E) another loan limitation, commonly known as the loan-to-value test, is tied to the appraisal, which often does not adjust for efficiency features of houses. (2) Purposes The purposes of this section are to— (A) improve the accuracy of mortgage underwriting by Federal mortgage agencies by ensuring that energy cost savings are included in the underwriting process as described below, and thus to reduce the amount of energy consumed by homes and to facilitate the creation of energy efficiency retrofit and construction jobs; (B) require a covered agency to include the expected energy cost savings of a homeowner as a regular expense in the tests, such as the debt-to-income test, used to determine the ability of the loan applicant to afford the cost of homeownership for all loan programs; and (C) require a covered agency to include the value home buyers place on the energy efficiency of a house in tests used to compare the mortgage amount to home value, taking precautions to avoid double-counting and to support safe and sound lending. (c) Enhanced energy efficiency underwriting criteria (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the advisory group established in subsection (f)(2), develop and issue guidelines for a covered agency to implement enhanced loan eligibility requirements, for use when testing the ability of a loan applicant to repay a covered loan, that account for the expected energy cost savings for a loan applicant at a subject property, in the manner set forth in paragraphs (2) and (3). (2) Requirements To account for energy cost savings The enhanced loan eligibility requirements under paragraph (1) shall require that, for all covered loans for which an energy efficiency report is voluntarily provided to the mortgagee by the mortgagor, the covered agency and the mortgagee shall take into consideration the estimated energy cost savings expected for the owner of the subject property in determining whether the loan applicant has sufficient income to service the mortgage debt plus other regular expenses. To the extent that a covered agency uses a test such as a debt-to-income test that includes certain regular expenses, such as hazard insurance and property taxes, the expected energy cost savings shall be included as an offset to these expenses. Energy costs to be assessed include the cost of electricity, natural gas, oil, and any other fuel regularly used to supply energy to the subject property. (3) Determination of estimated energy cost savings (A) In general The guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1) shall include instructions for the covered agency to calculate estimated energy cost savings using— (i) the energy efficiency report; (ii) an estimate of baseline average energy costs; and (iii) additional sources of information as determined by the Secretary. (B) Report requirements For the purposes of subparagraph (A), an energy efficiency report shall— (i) estimate the expected energy cost savings specific to the subject property, based on specific information about the property; (ii) be prepared in accordance with the guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1); and (iii) be prepared— (I) in accordance with the Residential Energy Service Network’s Home Energy Rating System (commonly known as HERS ) by an individual certified by the Residential Energy Service Network, unless the Secretary finds that the use of HERS does not further the purposes of this section; or (II) by other methods approved by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the advisory group established in subsection (f)(2), for use under this section, which shall include a third-party quality assurance procedure. (C) Use by appraiser If an energy efficiency report is used under paragraph (2), the energy efficiency report shall be provided to the appraiser to estimate the energy efficiency of the subject property and for potential adjustments for energy efficiency. (4) Required disclosure to consumer for a home with an energy efficiency report If an energy efficiency report is used under paragraph (2), the guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1) shall require the mortgagee to— (A) inform the loan applicant of the expected energy costs as estimated in the energy efficiency report, in a manner and at a time as prescribed by the Secretary, and if practicable, in the documents delivered at the time of loan application; and (B) include the energy efficiency report in the documentation for the loan provided to the borrower. (5) Required disclosure to consumer for a home without an energy efficiency report If an energy efficiency report is not used under paragraph (2), the guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1) shall require the mortgagee to inform the loan applicant in a manner and at a time as prescribed by the Secretary, and if practicable, in the documents delivered at the time of loan application of— (A) typical energy cost savings that would be possible from a cost-effective energy upgrade of a home of the size and in the region of the subject property; (B) the impact the typical energy cost savings would have on monthly ownership costs of a typical home; (C) the impact on the size of a mortgage that could be obtained if the typical energy cost savings were reflected in an energy efficiency report; and (D) resources for improving the energy efficiency of a home. (6) Pricing of loans (A) In general A covered agency may price covered loans originated under the enhanced loan eligibility requirements required under this section in accordance with the estimated risk of the loans. (B) Imposition of certain material costs, impediments, or penalties In the absence of a publicly disclosed analysis that demonstrates significant additional default risk or prepayment risk associated with the loans, a covered agency shall not impose material costs, impediments, or penalties on covered loans merely because the loan uses an energy efficiency report or the enhanced loan eligibility requirements required under this section. (7) Limitations (A) In general A covered agency may price covered loans originated under the enhanced loan eligibility requirements required under this section in accordance with the estimated risk of those loans. (B) Prohibited actions A covered agency shall not— (i) modify existing underwriting criteria or adopt new underwriting criteria that intentionally negate or reduce the impact of the requirements or resulting benefits that are set forth or otherwise derived from the enhanced loan eligibility requirements required under this subsection; or (ii) impose greater buy back requirements, credit overlays, or insurance requirements, including private mortgage insurance, on covered loans merely because the loan uses an energy efficiency report or the enhanced loan eligibility requirements required under this subsection. (8) Applicability and implementation date Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and before December 31, 2019, the enhanced loan eligibility requirements required under this subsection shall be implemented by each covered agency to— (A) apply to any covered loan for the sale, or refinancing of any loan for the sale, of any home; (B) be available on any residential real property (including individual units of condominiums and cooperatives) that qualifies for a covered loan; and (C) provide prospective mortgagees with sufficient guidance and applicable tools to implement the required underwriting methods. (d) Enhanced energy efficiency underwriting valuation guidelines (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (A) in consultation with the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council and the advisory group established in subsection (f)(2), develop and issue guidelines for a covered agency to determine the maximum permitted loan amount based on the value of the property for all covered loans made on properties with an energy efficiency report that meets the requirements of subsection (c)(3)(B); and (B) in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, issue guidelines for a covered agency to determine the estimated energy savings under paragraph (3) for properties with an energy efficiency report. (2) Requirements The enhanced energy efficiency underwriting valuation guidelines required under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) a requirement that if an energy efficiency report that meets the requirements of subsection (c)(3)(B) is voluntarily provided to the mortgagee, such report shall be used by the mortgagee or covered agency to determine the estimated energy savings of the subject property; and (B) a requirement that the estimated energy savings of the subject property be added to the appraised value of the subject property by a mortgagee or covered agency for the purpose of determining the loan-to-value ratio of the subject property, unless the appraisal includes the value of the overall energy efficiency of the subject property, using methods to be established under the guidelines issued under paragraph (1). (3) Determination of estimated energy savings (A) Amount of energy savings The amount of estimated energy savings shall be determined by calculating the difference between the estimated energy costs for the average comparable houses, as determined in guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1), and the estimated energy costs for the subject property based upon the energy efficiency report. (B) Duration of energy savings The duration of the estimated energy savings shall be based upon the estimated life of the applicable equipment, consistent with the rating system used to produce the energy efficiency report. (C) Present value of energy savings The present value of the future savings shall be discounted using the average interest rate on conventional 30-year mortgages, in the manner directed by guidelines issued under paragraph (1). (4) Ensuring consideration of energy efficient features Section 1110 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 ( 12 U.S.C. 3339 ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and and inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) that State certified and licensed appraisers have timely access, whenever practicable, to information from the property owner and the lender that may be relevant in developing an opinion of value regarding the energy- and water-saving improvements or features of a property, such as— (A) labels or ratings of buildings; (B) installed appliances, measures, systems or technologies; (C) blueprints; (D) construction costs; (E) financial or other incentives regarding energy- and water-efficient components and systems installed in a property; (F) utility bills; (G) energy consumption and bench­mark­ing data; and (H) third-party verifications or representations of energy and water efficiency performance of a property, observing all financial privacy requirements adhered to by certified and licensed appraisers, including section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( 15 U.S.C. 6801 ). Unless a property owner consents to a lender, an appraiser, in carrying out the requirements of paragraph (4), shall not have access to the commercial or financial information of the owner that is privileged or confidential. . (5) Transactions requiring state certified appraisers Section 1113 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 ( 12 U.S.C. 3342 ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the semicolon the following: , or any real property on which the appraiser makes adjustments using an energy efficiency report ; and (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting after atypical the following: , or an appraisal on which the appraiser makes adjustments using an energy efficiency report. . (6) Protections (A) Authority to impose limitations The guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1) shall include such limitations and conditions as determined by the Secretary to be necessary to protect against meaningful under or over valuation of energy cost savings or duplicative counting of energy efficiency features or energy cost savings in the valuation of any subject property that is used to determine a loan amount. (B) Additional authority At the end of the 7-year period following the implementation of enhanced eligibility and underwriting valuation requirements under this section, the Secretary may modify or apply additional exceptions to the approach described in paragraph (2), where the Secretary finds that the unadjusted appraisal will reflect an accurate market value of the efficiency of the subject property or that a modified approach will better reflect an accurate market value. (7) Applicability and implementation date Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and before December 31, 2019, each covered agency shall implement the guidelines required under this subsection, which shall— (A) apply to any covered loan for the sale, or refinancing of any loan for the sale, of any home; and (B) be available on any residential real property, including individual units of condominiums and cooperatives, that qualifies for a covered loan. (e) Monitoring Not later than 1 year after the date on which the enhanced eligibility and underwriting valuation requirements are implemented under this section, and every year thereafter, each covered agency with relevant activity shall issue and make available to the public a report that— (1) enumerates the number of covered loans of the agency for which there was an energy efficiency report, and that used energy efficiency appraisal guidelines and enhanced loan eligibility requirements; (2) includes the default rates and rates of foreclosures for each category of loans; and (3) describes the risk premium, if any, that the agency has priced into covered loans for which there was an energy efficiency report. (f) Rulemaking (1) In general The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the advisory group established in paragraph (2), which may contain such classifications, differentiations, or other provisions, and may provide for such proper implementation and appropriate treatment of different types of transactions, as the Secretary determines are necessary or proper to effectuate the purposes of this section, to prevent circumvention or evasion thereof, or to facilitate compliance therewith. (2) Advisory group To assist in carrying out this section, the Secretary shall establish an advisory group, consisting of individuals representing the interests of— (A) mortgage lenders; (B) appraisers; (C) energy raters and residential energy consumption experts; (D) energy efficiency organizations; (E) real estate agents; (F) home builders and remodelers; (G) State energy officials; and (H) others as determined by the Secretary. (g) Additional study (1) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall reconvene the advisory group established in subsection (f)(2), in addition to water and locational efficiency experts, to advise the Secretary on the implementation of the enhanced energy efficiency underwriting criteria established in subsections (c) and (d). (2) Recommendations The advisory group established in subsection (f)(2) shall provide recommendations to the Secretary on any revisions or additions to the enhanced energy efficiency underwriting criteria deemed necessary by the group, which may include alternate methods to better account for home energy costs and additional factors to account for substantial and regular costs of homeownership such as location-based transportation costs and water costs. The Secretary shall forward any legislative recommendations from the advisory group to Congress for its consideration. V Miscellaneous 501. Budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. 502. Advance appropriations required The authorization of amounts under this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall be effective for any fiscal year only to the extent and in the amount provided in advance in appropriations Acts.

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 73 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 385 [Report No. 115–60] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 15, 2017 Mr. Portman (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Coons , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Franken , Ms. Collins , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Warner , Ms. Heitkamp , and Mr. Heller ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources May 10, 2017 Reported by Ms. Murkowski , without amendment A BILL To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes.

1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act . (b) Table of contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definition of Secretary. TITLE I—Buildings Subtitle A—Building energy codes Sec. 101. Greater energy efficiency in building codes. Subtitle B—Worker training and capacity building Sec. 111. Building training and assessment centers. Sec. 112. Career skills training. Subtitle C—School buildings Sec. 121. Coordination of energy retrofitting assistance for schools. TITLE II—Industrial efficiency and competitiveness Subtitle A—Manufacturing energy efficiency Sec. 201. Purposes. Sec. 202. Future of Industry program. Sec. 203. Sustainable manufacturing initiative. Sec. 204. Conforming amendments. Subtitle B—Supply Star Sec. 211. Supply Star. Subtitle C—Extended product system rebate program Sec. 221. Extended product system rebate program. Subtitle D—Transformer rebate program Sec. 231. Energy efficient transformer rebate program. TITLE III—Federal agency energy efficiency Sec. 301. Energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies. Sec. 302. Energy efficient data centers. Sec. 303. Budget-neutral demonstration program for energy and water conservation improvements at multifamily residential units. TITLE IV—Regulatory provisions Subtitle A—Third-Party Certification Under Energy Star Program Sec. 401. Third-Party Certification Under Energy Star Program. Subtitle B—Federal green buildings Sec. 411. High-performance green Federal buildings. Subtitle C—Energy performance requirement for Federal buildings Sec. 421. Energy performance requirement for Federal buildings. Sec. 422. Federal building energy efficiency performance standards; certification system and level for green buildings. Sec. 423. Enhanced energy efficiency underwriting. TITLE V—Miscellaneous Sec. 501. Budgetary effects. Sec. 502. Advance appropriations required. 2. Definition of Secretary In this Act, the term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy. I Buildings A Building energy codes 101. Greater energy efficiency in building codes (a) Definitions Section 303 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6832 ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (14) and inserting the following: (14) Model building energy code The term model building energy code means a voluntary building energy code and standards developed and updated through a consensus process among interested persons, such as the IECC or the code used by— (A) the Council of American Building Officials, or its legal successor, International Code Council, Inc.; (B) the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers; or (C) other appropriate organizations. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (17) IECC The term IECC means the International Energy Conservation Code. (18) Indian tribe The term Indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 ( 25 U.S.C. 4103 ). . (b) State building energy efficiency codes Section 304 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6833 ) is amended to read as follows: 304. Updating State building energy efficiency codes (a) In general The Secretary shall— (1) encourage and support the adoption of building energy codes by States, Indian tribes, and, as appropriate, by local governments that meet or exceed the model building energy codes, or achieve equivalent or greater energy savings; and (2) support full compliance with the State and local codes. (b) State and Indian tribe certification of building energy code updates (1) Review and updating of codes by each State and Indian tribe (A) In general Not later than 2 years after the date on which a model building energy code is updated, each State or Indian tribe shall certify whether or not the State or Indian tribe, respectively, has reviewed and updated the energy provisions of the building code of the State or Indian tribe, respectively. (B) Demonstration The certification shall include a demonstration of whether or not the energy savings for the code provisions that are in effect throughout the State or Indian tribal territory meet or exceed— (i) the energy savings of the updated model building energy code; or (ii) the targets established under section 307(b)(2). (C) No model building energy code update If a model building energy code is not updated by a target date established under section 307(b)(2)(D), each State or Indian tribe shall, not later than 2 years after the specified date, certify whether or not the State or Indian tribe, respectively, has reviewed and updated the energy provisions of the building code of the State or Indian tribe, respectively, to meet or exceed the target in section 307(b)(2). (2) Validation by Secretary Not later than 90 days after a State or Indian tribe certification under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) determine whether the code provisions of the State or Indian tribe, respectively, meet the criteria specified in paragraph (1); and (B) if the determination is positive, validate the certification. (c) Improvements in compliance with building energy codes (1) Requirement (A) In general Not later than 3 years after the date of a certification under subsection (b), each State and Indian tribe shall certify whether or not the State and Indian tribe, respectively, has— (i) achieved full compliance under paragraph (3) with the applicable certified State and Indian tribe building energy code or with the associated model building energy code; or (ii) made significant progress under paragraph (4) toward achieving compliance with the applicable certified State and Indian tribe building energy code or with the associated model building energy code. (B) Repeat certifications If the State or Indian tribe certifies progress toward achieving compliance, the State or Indian tribe shall repeat the certification until the State or Indian tribe certifies that the State or Indian tribe has achieved full compliance, respectively. (2) Measurement of compliance A certification under paragraph (1) shall include documentation of the rate of compliance based on— (A) independent inspections of a random sample of the buildings covered by the code in the preceding year; or (B) an alternative method that yields an accurate measure of compliance. (3) Achievement of compliance A State or Indian tribe shall be considered to achieve full compliance under paragraph (1) if— (A) at least 90 percent of building space covered by the code in the preceding year substantially meets all the requirements of the applicable code specified in paragraph (1), or achieves equivalent or greater energy savings level; or (B) the estimated excess energy use of buildings that did not meet the applicable code specified in paragraph (1) in the preceding year, compared to a baseline of comparable buildings that meet this code, is not more than 5 percent of the estimated energy use of all buildings covered by this code during the preceding year. (4) Significant progress toward achievement of compliance A State or Indian tribe shall be considered to have made significant progress toward achieving compliance for purposes of paragraph (1) if the State or Indian tribe— (A) has developed and is implementing a plan for achieving compliance during the 8-year-period beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph, including annual targets for compliance and active training and enforcement programs; and (B) has met the most recent target under subparagraph (A). (5) Validation by Secretary Not later than 90 days after a State or Indian tribe certification under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) determine whether the State or Indian tribe has demonstrated meeting the criteria of this subsection, including accurate measurement of compliance; and (B) if the determination is positive, validate the certification. (d) States or Indian tribes that do not achieve compliance (1) Reporting A State or Indian tribe that has not made a certification required under subsection (b) or (c) by the applicable deadline shall submit to the Secretary a report on— (A) the status of the State or Indian tribe with respect to meeting the requirements and submitting the certification; and (B) a plan for meeting the requirements and submitting the certification. (2) Federal support For any State or Indian tribe for which the Secretary has not validated a certification by a deadline under subsection (b) or (c), the lack of the certification may be a consideration for Federal support authorized under this section for code adoption and compliance activities. (3) Local government In any State or Indian tribe for which the Secretary has not validated a certification under subsection (b) or (c), a local government may be eligible for Federal support by meeting the certification requirements of subsections (b) and (c). (4) Annual reports by Secretary (A) In general The Secretary shall annually submit to Congress, and publish in the Federal Register, a report on— (i) the status of model building energy codes; (ii) the status of code adoption and compliance in the States and Indian tribes; (iii) implementation of this section; and (iv) improvements in energy savings over time as result of the targets established under section 307(b)(2). (B) Impacts The report shall include estimates of impacts of past action under this section, and potential impacts of further action, on— (i) upfront financial and construction costs, cost benefits and returns (using investment analysis), and lifetime energy use for buildings; (ii) resulting energy costs to individuals and businesses; and (iii) resulting overall annual building ownership and operating costs. (e) Technical assistance to States and Indian tribes The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to States and Indian tribes to implement the goals and requirements of this section, including procedures and technical analysis for States and Indian tribes— (1) to improve and implement State residential and commercial building energy codes; (2) to demonstrate that the code provisions of the States and Indian tribes achieve equivalent or greater energy savings than the model building energy codes and targets; (3) to document the rate of compliance with a building energy code; and (4) to otherwise promote the design and construction of energy efficient buildings. (f) Availability of incentive funding (1) In general The Secretary shall provide incentive funding to States and Indian tribes— (A) to implement the requirements of this section; (B) to improve and implement residential and commercial building energy codes, including increasing and verifying compliance with the codes and training of State, tribal, and local building code officials to implement and enforce the codes; and (C) to promote building energy efficiency through the use of the codes. (2) Additional funding Additional funding shall be provided under this subsection for implementation of a plan to achieve and document full compliance with residential and commercial building energy codes under subsection (c)— (A) to a State or Indian tribe for which the Secretary has validated a certification under subsection (b) or (c); and (B) in a State or Indian tribe that is not eligible under subparagraph (A), to a local government that is eligible under this section. (3) Training Of the amounts made available under this subsection, the State or Indian tribe may use amounts required, but not to exceed $750,000 for a State, to train State and local building code officials to implement and enforce codes described in paragraph (2). (4) Local governments States may share grants under this subsection with local governments that implement and enforce the codes. (g) Stretch codes and advanced standards (1) In general The Secretary shall provide technical and financial support for the development of stretch codes and advanced standards for residential and commercial buildings for use as— (A) an option for adoption as a building energy code by local, tribal, or State governments; and (B) guidelines for energy-efficient building design. (2) Targets The stretch codes and advanced standards shall be designed— (A) to achieve substantial energy savings compared to the model building energy codes; and (B) to meet targets under section 307(b), if available, at least 3 to 6 years in advance of the target years. (h) Studies The Secretary, in consultation with building science experts from the National Laboratories and institutions of higher education, designers and builders of energy-efficient residential and commercial buildings, code officials, and other stakeholders, shall undertake a study of the feasibility, impact, economics, and merit of— (1) code improvements that would require that buildings be designed, sited, and constructed in a manner that makes the buildings more adaptable in the future to become zero-net-energy after initial construction, as advances are achieved in energy-saving technologies; (2) code procedures to incorporate measured lifetimes, not just first-year energy use, in trade-offs and performance calculations; and (3) legislative options for increasing energy savings from building energy codes, including additional incentives for effective State and local action, and verification of compliance with and enforcement of a code other than by a State or local government. (i) Effect on other laws Nothing in this section or section 307 supersedes or modifies the application of sections 321 through 346 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6291 et seq.). (j) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section and section 307 $200,000,000, to remain available until expended. . (c) Federal building energy efficiency standards Section 305 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6834 ) is amended by striking voluntary building energy code each place it appears in subsections (a)(2)(B) and (b) and inserting model building energy code . (d) Model building energy codes Section 307 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6836 ) is amended to read as follows: 307. Support for model building energy codes (a) In general The Secretary shall support the updating of model building energy codes. (b) Targets (1) In general The Secretary shall support the updating of the model building energy codes to enable the achievement of aggregate energy savings targets established under paragraph (2). (2) Targets (A) In general The Secretary shall work with State, Indian tribes, local governments, nationally recognized code and standards developers, and other interested parties to support the updating of model building energy codes by establishing one or more aggregate energy savings targets to achieve the purposes of this section. (B) Separate targets The Secretary may establish separate targets for commercial and residential buildings. (C) Baselines The baseline for updating model building energy codes shall be the 2009 IECC for residential buildings and ASHRAE Standard 90.1–2010 for commercial buildings. (D) Specific years (i) In general Targets for specific years shall be established and revised by the Secretary through rulemaking and coordinated with nationally recognized code and standards developers at a level that— (I) is at the maximum level of energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and life-cycle cost effective, while accounting for the economic considerations under paragraph (4); (II) is higher than the preceding target; and (III) promotes the achievement of commercial and residential high-performance buildings through high performance energy efficiency (within the meaning of section 401 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17061 )). (ii) Initial targets Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall establish initial targets under this subparagraph. (iii) Different target years Subject to clause (i), prior to the applicable year, the Secretary may set a later target year for any of the model building energy codes described in subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that a target cannot be met. (iv) Small business When establishing targets under this paragraph through rulemaking, the Secretary shall ensure compliance with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 ( 5 U.S.C. 601 note; Public Law 104–121 ). (3) Appliance standards and other factors affecting building energy use In establishing building code targets under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall develop and adjust the targets in recognition of potential savings and costs relating to— (A) efficiency gains made in appliances, lighting, windows, insulation, and building envelope sealing; (B) advancement of distributed generation and on-site renewable power generation technologies; (C) equipment improvements for heating, cooling, and ventilation systems; (D) building management systems and SmartGrid technologies to reduce energy use; and (E) other technologies, practices, and building systems that the Secretary considers appropriate regarding building plug load and other energy uses. (4) Economic considerations In establishing and revising building code targets under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall consider the economic feasibility of achieving the proposed targets established under this section and the potential costs and savings for consumers and building owners, including a return on investment analysis. (c) Technical assistance to model building energy code-Setting and standard development organizations (1) In general The Secretary shall, on a timely basis, provide technical assistance to model building energy code-setting and standard development organizations consistent with the goals of this section. (2) Assistance The assistance shall include, as requested by the organizations, technical assistance in— (A) evaluating code or standards proposals or revisions; (B) building energy analysis and design tools; (C) building demonstrations; (D) developing definitions of energy use intensity and building types for use in model building energy codes to evaluate the efficiency impacts of the model building energy codes; (E) performance-based standards; (F) evaluating economic considerations under subsection (b)(4); and (G) developing model building energy codes by Indian tribes in accordance with tribal law. (3) Amendment proposals The Secretary may submit timely model building energy code amendment proposals to the model building energy code-setting and standard development organizations, with supporting evidence, sufficient to enable the model building energy codes to meet the targets established under subsection (b)(2). (4) Analysis methodology The Secretary shall make publicly available the entire calculation methodology (including input assumptions and data) used by the Secretary to estimate the energy savings of code or standard proposals and revisions. (d) Determination (1) Revision of model building energy codes If the provisions of the IECC or ASHRAE Standard 90.1 regarding building energy use are revised, the Secretary shall make a preliminary determination not later than 90 days after the date of the revision, and a final determination not later than 15 months after the date of the revision, on whether or not the revision will— (A) improve energy efficiency in buildings compared to the existing model building energy code; and (B) meet the applicable targets under subsection (b)(2). (2) Codes or standards not meeting targets (A) In general If the Secretary makes a preliminary determination under paragraph (1)(B) that a code or standard does not meet the targets established under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary may at the same time provide the model building energy code or standard developer with proposed changes that would result in a model building energy code that meets the targets and with supporting evidence, taking into consideration— (i) whether the modified code is technically feasible and life-cycle cost effective; (ii) available appliances, technologies, materials, and construction practices; and (iii) the economic considerations under subsection (b)(4). (B) Incorporation of changes (i) In general On receipt of the proposed changes, the model building energy code or standard developer shall have an additional 270 days to accept or reject the proposed changes of the Secretary to the model building energy code or standard for the Secretary to make a final determination. (ii) Final determination A final determination under paragraph (1) shall be on the modified model building energy code or standard. (e) Administration In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall— (1) publish notice of targets and supporting analysis and determinations under this section in the Federal Register to provide an explanation of and the basis for such actions, including any supporting modeling, data, assumptions, protocols, and cost-benefit analysis, including return on investment; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment on targets and supporting analysis and determinations under this section. (f) Voluntary codes and standards Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any model building code or standard established under section 304 shall not be binding on a State, local government, or Indian tribe as a matter of Federal law. . B Worker training and capacity building 111. Building training and assessment centers (a) In general The Secretary shall provide grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 )) and Tribal Colleges or Universities (as defined in section 316(b) of that Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b) )) to establish building training and assessment centers— (1) to identify opportunities for optimizing energy efficiency and environmental performance in buildings; (2) to promote the application of emerging concepts and technologies in commercial and institutional buildings; (3) to train engineers, architects, building scientists, building energy permitting and enforcement officials, and building technicians in energy-efficient design and operation; (4) to assist institutions of higher education and Tribal Colleges or Universities in training building technicians; (5) to promote research and development for the use of alternative energy sources and distributed generation to supply heat and power for buildings, particularly energy-intensive buildings; and (6) to coordinate with and assist State-accredited technical training centers, community colleges, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and local offices of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and ensure appropriate services are provided under this section to each region of the United States. (b) Coordination and nonduplication (1) In general The Secretary shall coordinate the program with the industrial research and assessment centers program and with other Federal programs to avoid duplication of effort. (2) Collocation To the maximum extent practicable, building, training, and assessment centers established under this section shall be collocated with Industrial Assessment Centers. (c) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000, to remain available until expended. 112. Career skills training (a) In general The Secretary shall pay grants to eligible entities described in subsection (b) to pay the Federal share of associated career skills training programs under which students concurrently receive classroom instruction and on-the-job training for the purpose of obtaining an industry-related certification to install energy efficient buildings technologies, including technologies described in section 307(b)(3) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6836(b)(3) ). (b) Eligibility To be eligible to obtain a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall be a nonprofit partnership described in section 171(e)(2)(B)(ii) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 ( 29 U.S.C. 2916(e)(2)(B)(ii) ). (c) Federal share The Federal share of the cost of carrying out a career skills training program described in subsection (a) shall be 50 percent. (d) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000, to remain available until expended. C School buildings 121. Coordination of energy retrofitting assistance for schools (a) Definition of school In this section, the term school means— (1) an elementary school or secondary school (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 )); (2) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002(a) )); (3) a school of the defense dependents’ education system under the Defense Dependents’ Education Act of 1978 ( 20 U.S.C. 921 et seq.) or established under section 2164 of title 10, United States Code; (4) a school operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; (5) a tribally controlled school (as defined in section 5212 of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 ( 25 U.S.C. 2511 )); and (6) a Tribal College or University (as defined in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b) )). (b) Designation of lead agency The Secretary, acting through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, shall act as the lead Federal agency for coordinating and disseminating information on existing Federal programs and assistance that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools. (c) Requirements In carrying out coordination and outreach under subsection (b), the Secretary shall— (1) in consultation and coordination with the appropriate Federal agencies, carry out a review of existing programs and financing mechanisms (including revolving loan funds and loan guarantees) available in or from the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Energy, the Department of Education, the Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other appropriate Federal agencies with jurisdiction over energy financing and facilitation that are currently used or may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools; (2) establish a Federal cross-departmental collaborative coordination, education, and outreach effort to streamline communication and promote available Federal opportunities and assistance described in paragraph (1), for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects that enables States, local educational agencies, and schools— (A) to use existing Federal opportunities more effectively; and (B) to form partnerships with Governors, State energy programs, local educational, financial, and energy officials, State and local government officials, nonprofit organizations, and other appropriate entities, to support the initiation of the projects; (3) provide technical assistance for States, local educational agencies, and schools to help develop and finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects— (A) to increase the energy efficiency of buildings or facilities; (B) to install systems that individually generate energy from renewable energy resources; (C) to establish partnerships to leverage economies of scale and additional financing mechanisms available to larger clean energy initiatives; or (D) to promote— (i) the maintenance of health, environmental quality, and safety in schools, including the ambient air quality, through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofit projects; and (ii) the achievement of expected energy savings and renewable energy production through proper operations and maintenance practices; (4) develop and maintain a single online resource website with contact information for relevant technical assistance and support staff in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for States, local educational agencies, and schools to effectively access and use Federal opportunities and assistance described in paragraph (1) to develop energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects; and (5) establish a process for recognition of schools that— (A) have successfully implemented energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects; and (B) are willing to serve as resources for other local educational agencies and schools to assist initiation of similar efforts. (d) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the implementation of this section. II Industrial efficiency and competitiveness A Manufacturing energy efficiency 201. Purposes The purposes of this subtitle are— (1) to reform and reorient the industrial efficiency programs of the Department of Energy; (2) to establish a clear and consistent authority for industrial efficiency programs of the Department; (3) to accelerate the deployment of technologies and practices that will increase industrial energy efficiency and improve productivity; (4) to accelerate the development and demonstration of technologies that will assist the deployment goals of the industrial efficiency programs of the Department and increase manufacturing efficiency; (5) to stimulate domestic economic growth and improve industrial productivity and competitiveness; and (6) to strengthen partnerships between Federal and State governmental agencies and the private and academic sectors. 202. Future of Industry program (a) In general Section 452 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17111 ) is amended by striking the section heading and inserting the following: Future of Industry program . (b) Definition of energy service provider Section 452(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17111(a) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2): (3) Energy service provider The term energy service provider means any business providing technology or services to improve the energy efficiency, water efficiency, power factor, or load management of a manufacturing site or other industrial process in an energy-intensive industry, or any utility operating under a utility energy service project. . (c) Industrial research and assessment centers Section 452(e) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17111(e) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (5) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (2) by striking The Secretary and inserting the following: (1) In general The Secretary ; (3) in subparagraph (A) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: , including assessments of sustainable manufacturing goals and the implementation of information technology advancements for supply chain analysis, logistics, system monitoring, industrial and manufacturing processes, and other purposes ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (2) Coordination (A) In general To increase the value and capabilities of the industrial research and assessment centers, the centers shall— (i) coordinate with Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers of the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (ii) coordinate with the Building Technologies Program of the Department of Energy to provide building assessment services to manufacturers; (iii) increase partnerships with the National Laboratories of the Department of Energy to leverage the expertise and technologies of the National Laboratories for national industrial and manufacturing needs; (iv) increase partnerships with energy service providers and technology providers to leverage private sector expertise and accelerate deployment of new and existing technologies and processes for energy efficiency, power factor, and load management; (v) identify opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and (vi) promote sustainable manufacturing practices for small- and medium-sized manufacturers. (3) Outreach The Secretary shall provide funding for— (A) outreach activities by the industrial research and assessment centers to inform small- and medium-sized manufacturers of the information, technologies, and services available; and (B) coordination activities by each industrial research and assessment center to leverage efforts with— (i) Federal and State efforts; (ii) the efforts of utilities and energy service providers; (iii) the efforts of regional energy efficiency organizations; and (iv) the efforts of other industrial research and assessment centers. (4) Workforce training (A) In general The Secretary shall pay the Federal share of associated internship programs under which students work with or for industries, manufacturers, and energy service providers to implement the recommendations of industrial research and assessment centers. (B) Federal share The Federal share of the cost of carrying out internship programs described in subparagraph (A) shall be 50 percent. (5) Small business loans The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall, to the maximum extent practicable, expedite consideration of applications from eligible small business concerns for loans under the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) to implement recommendations of industrial research and assessment centers established under paragraph (1). (6) Advanced manufacturing steering committee The Secretary shall establish an advisory steering committee to provide recommendations to the Secretary on planning and implementation of the Advanced Manufacturing Office of the Department of Energy. . 203. Sustainable manufacturing initiative (a) In general Part E of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6341 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 376. Sustainable manufacturing initiative (a) In general As part of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the Secretary, on the request of a manufacturer, shall conduct onsite technical assessments to identify opportunities for— (1) maximizing the energy efficiency of industrial processes and cross-cutting systems; (2) preventing pollution and minimizing waste; (3) improving efficient use of water in manufacturing processes; (4) conserving natural resources; and (5) achieving such other goals as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (b) Coordination The Secretary shall carry out the initiative in coordination with the private sector and appropriate agencies, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to accelerate adoption of new and existing technologies and processes that improve energy efficiency. (c) Research and development program for sustainable manufacturing and industrial technologies and processes As part of the industrial efficiency programs of the Department of Energy, the Secretary shall carry out a joint industry-government partnership program to research, develop, and demonstrate new sustainable manufacturing and industrial technologies and processes that maximize the energy efficiency of industrial plants, reduce pollution, and conserve natural resources. . (b) Table of contents The table of contents of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. prec. 6201) is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to part E of title III the following: Sec. 376. Sustainable manufacturing initiative. . 204. Conforming amendments (a) Section 106 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15811 ) is repealed. (b) Sections 131, 132, 133, 2103, and 2107 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 42 U.S.C. 6348 , 6349, 6350, 13453, 13456) are repealed. (c) Section 2101(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 42 U.S.C. 13451(a) ) is amended in the third sentence by striking sections 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, and 2108 and inserting sections 2102, 2104, 2105, 2106, and 2108 of this Act and section 376 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, . B Supply Star 211. Supply Star The Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by inserting after section 324A ( 42 U.S.C. 6294a ) the following: 324B. Supply Star Program (a) In general There is established within the Department of Energy a Supply Star program to identify and promote practices, recognize companies, and, as appropriate, recognize products that use highly efficient supply chains in a manner that conserves energy, water, and other resources. (b) Coordination In carrying out the program described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) consult with other appropriate agencies; and (2) coordinate efforts with the Energy Star program established under section 324A. (c) Duties In carrying out the Supply Star program described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) promote practices, recognize companies, and, as appropriate, recognize products that comply with the Supply Star program as the preferred practices, companies, and products in the marketplace for maximizing supply chain efficiency; (2) work to enhance industry and public awareness of the Supply Star program; (3) collect and disseminate data on supply chain energy resource consumption; (4) develop and disseminate metrics, processes, and analytical tools (including software) for evaluating supply chain energy resource use; (5) develop guidance at the sector level for improving supply chain efficiency; (6) work with domestic and international organizations to harmonize approaches to analyzing supply chain efficiency, including the development of a consistent set of tools, templates, calculators, and databases; and (7) work with industry, including small businesses, to improve supply chain efficiency through activities that include— (A) developing and sharing best practices; and (B) providing opportunities to benchmark supply chain efficiency. (d) Evaluation In any evaluation of supply chain efficiency carried out by the Secretary with respect to a specific product, the Secretary shall consider energy consumption and resource use throughout the entire lifecycle of a product, including production, transport, packaging, use, and disposal. (e) Grants and Incentives (1) In general The Secretary may award grants or other forms of incentives on a competitive basis to eligible entities, as determined by the Secretary, for the purposes of— (A) studying supply chain energy resource efficiency; and (B) demonstrating and achieving reductions in the energy resource consumption of commercial products through changes and improvements to the production supply and distribution chain of the products. (2) Use of information Any information or data generated as a result of the grants or incentives described in paragraph (1) shall be used to inform the development of the Supply Star Program. (f) Training The Secretary shall use funds to support professional training programs to develop and communicate methods, practices, and tools for improving supply chain efficiency. (g) Effect of outsourcing of American jobs For purposes of this section, the outsourcing of American jobs in the production of a product shall not count as a positive factor in determining supply chain efficiency. (h) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. . C Extended product system rebate program 221. Extended product system rebate program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Electric motor The term electric motor has the meaning given the term in section 431.12 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). (2) Electronic control The term electronic control means— (A) a power converter; or (B) a combination of a power circuit and control circuit included on 1 chassis. (3) Extended product system The term extended product system means an electric motor and any required associated electronic control and driven load that— (A) offers variable speed or multispeed operation; (B) offers partial load control that reduces input energy requirements (as measured in kilowatt-hours) as compared to identified base levels set by the Secretary; and (C) (i) has greater than 1 horsepower; and (ii) uses an extended product system technology, as determined by the Secretary. (4) Qualified extended product system (A) In general The term qualified extended product system means an extended product system that— (i) includes an electric motor and an electronic control; and (ii) reduces the input energy (as measured in kilowatt-hours) required to operate the extended product system by not less than 5 percent, as compared to identified base levels set by the Secretary. (B) Inclusions The term qualified extended product system includes commercial or industrial machinery or equipment that— (i) (I) did not previously make use of the extended product system prior to the redesign described in subclause (II); and (II) incorporates an extended product system that has greater than 1 horsepower into redesigned machinery or equipment; and (ii) was previously used prior to, and was placed back into service during, calendar year 2019 or 2020. (b) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide rebates for expenditures made by qualified entities for the purchase or installation of a qualified extended product system. (c) Qualified entities (1) Eligibility requirements A qualified entity under this section shall be— (A) in the case of a qualified extended product system described in subsection (a)(4)(A), the purchaser of the qualified extended product that is installed; and (B) in the case of a qualified extended product system described in subsection (a)(4)(B), the manufacturer of the commercial or industrial machinery or equipment that incorporated the extended product system into that machinery or equipment. (2) Application To be eligible to receive a rebate under this section, a qualified entity shall submit to the Secretary— (A) an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary may require; and (B) a certification that includes demonstrated evidence— (i) that the entity is a qualified entity; and (ii) (I) in the case of a qualified entity described in paragraph (1)(A)— (aa) that the qualified entity installed the qualified extended product system during the 2 fiscal years following the date of enactment of this Act; (bb) that the qualified extended product system meets the requirements of subsection (a)(4)(A); and (cc) showing the serial number, manufacturer, and model number from the nameplate of the installed motor of the qualified entity on which the qualified extended product system was installed; or (II) in the case of a qualified entity described in paragraph (1)(B), demonstrated evidence— (aa) that the qualified extended product system meets the requirements of subsection (a)(4)(B); and (bb) showing the serial number, manufacturer, and model number from the nameplate of the installed motor of the qualified entity with which the extended product system is integrated. (d) Authorized amount of rebate (1) In general The Secretary may provide to a qualified entity a rebate in an amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying— (A) an amount equal to the sum of the nameplate rated horsepower of— (i) the electric motor to which the qualified extended product system is attached; and (ii) the electronic control; and (B) $25. (2) Maximum aggregate amount A qualified entity shall not be entitled to aggregate rebates under this section in excess of $25,000 per calendar year. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of the first 2 full fiscal years following the date of enactment of this Act, to remain available until expended. D Transformer rebate program 231. Energy efficient transformer rebate program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Qualified energy efficient transformer The term qualified energy efficient transformer means a transformer that meets or exceeds the applicable energy conservation standards described in the tables in subsection (b)(2) and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of section 431.196 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). (2) Qualified energy inefficient transformer The term qualified energy inefficient transformer means a transformer with an equal number of phases and capacity to a transformer described in any of the tables in subsection (b)(2) and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of section 431.196 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act) that— (A) does not meet or exceed the applicable energy conservation standards described in paragraph (1); and (B) (i) was manufactured between January 1, 1985, and December 31, 2006, for a transformer with an equal number of phases and capacity as a transformer described in the table in subsection (b)(2) of section 431.196 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act); or (ii) was manufactured between January 1, 1990, and December 31, 2009, for a transformer with an equal number of phases and capacity as a transformer described in the table in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (c) of that section (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). (3) Qualified entity The term qualified entity means an owner of industrial or manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, or multifamily residential buildings, a utility, or an energy service company that fulfills the requirements of subsection (d). (b) Establishment Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide rebates to qualified entities for expenditures made by the qualified entity for the replacement of a qualified energy inefficient transformer with a qualified energy efficient transformer. (c) Requirements To be eligible to receive a rebate under this section, an entity shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including demonstrated evidence— (1) that the entity purchased a qualified energy efficient transformer; (2) of the core loss value of the qualified energy efficient transformer; (3) of the age of the qualified energy inefficient transformer being replaced; (4) of the core loss value of the qualified energy inefficient transformer being replaced— (A) as measured by a qualified professional or verified by the equipment manufacturer, as applicable; or (B) for transformers described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(i), as selected from a table of default values as determined by the Secretary in consultation with applicable industry; and (5) that the qualified energy inefficient transformer has been permanently decommissioned and scrapped. (d) Authorized amount of rebate The amount of a rebate provided under this section shall be— (1) for a 3-phase or single-phase transformer with a capacity of not less than 10 and not greater than 2,500 kilovolt-amperes, twice the amount equal to the difference in Watts between the core loss value (as measured in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (4) of subsection (c)) of— (A) the qualified energy inefficient transformer; and (B) the qualified energy efficient transformer; or (2) for a transformer described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(i), the amount determined using a table of default rebate values by rated transformer output, as measured in kilovolt-amperes, as determined by the Secretary in consultation with applicable industry. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019, to remain available until expended. (f) Termination of effectiveness The authority provided by this section terminates on December 31, 2019. III Federal agency energy efficiency 301. Energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies Section 543 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8253 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating the second subsection (f) (relating to large capital energy investments) as subsection (g); and (2) by adding at the end the following: (h) Federal Implementation Strategy for Energy-Efficient and Energy-Saving Information Technologies (1) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Director The term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (B) Information technology The term information technology has the meaning given the term in section 11101 of title 40, United States Code. (2) Development of implementation strategy Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, each Federal agency shall collaborate with the Director to develop an implementation strategy (including best-practices and measurement and verification techniques) for the maintenance, purchase, and use by the Federal agency of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies. (3) Administration In developing an implementation strategy, each Federal agency shall consider— (A) advanced metering infrastructure; (B) energy efficient data center strategies and methods of increasing asset and infrastructure utilization; (C) advanced power management tools; (D) building information modeling, including building energy management; and (E) secure telework and travel substitution tools. (4) Performance goals (A) In general Not later than September 30, 2017, the Director, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish performance goals for evaluating the efforts of Federal agencies in improving the maintenance, purchase, and use of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technology systems. (B) Best practices The Chief Information Officers Council established under section 3603 of title 44, United States Code, shall supplement the performance goals established under this paragraph with recommendations on best practices for the attainment of the performance goals, to include a requirement for agencies to consider the use of— (i) energy savings performance contracting; and (ii) utility energy services contracting. (5) Reports (A) Agency reports Each Federal agency subject to the requirements of this subsection shall include in the report of the agency under section 527 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17143 ) a description of the efforts and results of the agency under this subsection. (B) OMB Government efficiency reports and scorecards Effective beginning not later than October 1, 2017, the Director shall include in the annual report and scorecard of the Director required under section 528 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17144 ) a description of the efforts and results of Federal agencies under this subsection. (C) Use of existing reporting structures The Director may require Federal agencies to submit any information required to be submitted under this subsection though reporting structures in use as of the date of enactment of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. . 302. Energy efficient data centers Section 453 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17112 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2)(D)(iv), by striking the organization and inserting an organization ; and (B) by striking paragraph (3); and (2) by striking subsections (c) through (g) and inserting the following: (c) Stakeholder involvement (1) In general The Secretary and the Administrator shall carry out subsection (b) in consultation with the information technology industry and other key stakeholders, with the goal of producing results that accurately reflect the best knowledge in the most pertinent domains. (2) Considerations In carrying out consultation described in paragraph (1), the Secretary and the Administrator shall pay particular attention to organizations that— (A) have members with expertise in energy efficiency and in the development, operation, and functionality of data centers, information technology equipment, and software, including representatives of hardware manufacturers, data center operators, and facility managers; (B) obtain and address input from the National Laboratories (as that term is defined in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 )) or any institution of higher education, research institution, industry association, company, or public interest group with applicable expertise; (C) follow— (i) commonly accepted procedures for the development of specifications; and (ii) accredited standards development processes; or (D) have a mission to promote energy efficiency for data centers and information technology. (d) Measurements and specifications The Secretary and the Administrator shall consider and assess the adequacy of the specifications, measurements, and benchmarks described in subsection (b) for use by the Federal Energy Management Program, the Energy Star Program, and other efficiency programs of the Department of Energy or the Environmental Protection Agency. (e) Study The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, shall make available to the public an update to the report submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1 of the Act of December 20, 2006 ( Public Law 109–431 ; 120 Stat. 2920), entitled Report to Congress on Server and Data Center Energy Efficiency and dated August 2, 2007, that provides— (1) a comparison and gap analysis of the estimates and projections contained in the original report with new data regarding the period from 2007 through 2016; (2) an analysis considering the impact of information technologies, including virtualization and cloud computing, in the public and private sectors; (3) an evaluation of the impact of the combination of cloud platforms, mobile devices, social media, and big data on data center energy usage; and (4) updated projections and recommendations for best practices through fiscal year 2022. (f) Data center energy practitioner program (1) In general The Secretary, in consultation with key stakeholders and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall maintain a data center energy practitioner program that provides for the certification of energy practitioners qualified to evaluate the energy usage and efficiency opportunities in Federal data centers. (2) Evaluations Each Federal agency shall consider having the data centers of the agency evaluated once every 4 years by energy practitioners certified pursuant to the program, whenever practicable using certified practitioners employed by the agency. (g) Open data initiative (1) In general The Secretary, in consultation with key stakeholders and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall establish an open data initiative for Federal data center energy usage data, with the purpose of making the data available and accessible in a manner that encourages further data center innovation, optimization, and consolidation. (2) Consideration In establishing the initiative under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider using the online Data Center Maturity Model. (h) International specifications and metrics The Secretary, in consultation with key stakeholders, shall actively participate in efforts to harmonize global specifications and metrics for data center energy efficiency. (i) Data center utilization metric The Secretary, in collaboration with key stakeholders, shall facilitate in the development of an efficiency metric that measures the energy efficiency of a data center (including equipment and facilities). (j) Protection of proprietary information The Secretary and the Administrator shall not disclose any proprietary information or trade secrets provided by any individual or company for the purposes of carrying out this section or the programs and initiatives established under this section. . 303. Budget-neutral demonstration program for energy and water conservation improvements at multifamily residential units (a) Establishment The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall establish a demonstration program under which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, and ending on September 30, 2020, the Secretary may enter into budget-neutral, performance-based agreements that result in a reduction in energy or water costs with such entities as the Secretary determines to be appropriate under which the entities shall carry out projects for energy or water conservation improvements at not more than 20,000 residential units in multifamily buildings participating in— (1) the project-based rental assistance program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f ), other than assistance provided under section 8(o) of that Act; (2) the supportive housing for the elderly program under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 ( 12 U.S.C. 1701q ); or (3) the supportive housing for persons with disabilities program under section 811(d)(2) of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8013(d)(2) ). (b) Requirements (1) Payments contingent on savings (A) In general The Secretary shall provide to an entity a payment under an agreement under this section only during applicable years for which an energy or water cost savings is achieved with respect to the applicable multifamily portfolio of properties, as determined by the Secretary, in accordance with subparagraph (B). (B) Payment methodology (i) In general Each agreement under this section shall include a pay-for-success provision— (I) that will serve as a payment threshold for the term of the agreement; and (II) pursuant to which the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall share a percentage of the savings at a level determined by the Secretary that is sufficient to cover the administrative costs of carrying out this section. (ii) Limitations A payment made by the Secretary under an agreement under this section shall— (I) be contingent on documented utility savings; and (II) not exceed the utility savings achieved by the date of the payment, and not previously paid, as a result of the improvements made under the agreement. (C) Third-party verification Savings payments made by the Secretary under this section shall be based on a measurement and verification protocol that includes at least— (i) establishment of a weather-normalized and occupancy-normalized utility consumption baseline established preretrofit; (ii) annual third-party confirmation of actual utility consumption and cost for owner-paid utilities; (iii) annual third-party validation of the tenant utility allowances in effect during the applicable year and vacancy rates for each unit type; and (iv) annual third-party determination of savings to the Secretary. (2) Term The term of an agreement under this section shall be not longer than 12 years. (3) Entity eligibility The Secretary shall— (A) establish a competitive process for entering into agreements under this section; and (B) enter into such agreements only with entities that demonstrate significant experience relating to— (i) financing and operating properties receiving assistance under a program described in subsection (a); (ii) oversight of energy and water conservation programs, including oversight of contractors; and (iii) raising capital for energy and water conservation improvements from charitable organizations or private investors. (4) Geographical diversity Each agreement entered into under this section shall provide for the inclusion of properties with the greatest feasible regional and State variance. (c) Plan and reports (1) Plan Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate a detailed plan for the implementation of this section. (2) Reports Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall— (A) conduct an evaluation of the program under this section; and (B) submit to Congress a report describing each evaluation conducted under subparagraph (A). (d) Funding For each fiscal year during which an agreement under this section is in effect, the Secretary may use to carry out this section any funds appropriated to the Secretary for the renewal of contracts under a program described in subsection (a). IV Regulatory provisions A Third-Party Certification Under Energy Star Program 401. Third-Party Certification Under Energy Star Program Section 324A of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6294a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Third-Party Certification (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall revise the certification requirements for the labeling of consumer, home, and office electronic products for program partners that have complied with all requirements of the Energy Star program for a period of at least 18 months. (2) Administration In the case of a program partner described in paragraph (1), the new requirements under paragraph (1)— (A) shall not require third-party certification for a product to be listed; but (B) may require that test data and other product information be submitted to facilitate product listing and performance verification for a sample of products. (3) Third parties Nothing in this subsection prevents the Administrator from using third parties in the course of the administration of the Energy Star program. (4) Termination (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), an exemption from third-party certification provided to a program partner under paragraph (1) shall terminate if the program partner is found to have violated program requirements with respect to at least 2 separate models during a 2-year period. (B) Resumption A termination for a program partner under subparagraph (A) shall cease if the program partner complies with all Energy Star program requirements for a period of at least 3 years. . B Federal green buildings 411. High-performance green Federal buildings Section 436(h) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17092(h) ) is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking system and inserting systems ; (2) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) In general Based on an ongoing review, the Federal Director shall identify and shall provide to the Secretary pursuant to section 305(a)(3)(D) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6834(a)(3)(D) ), a list of those certification systems that the Director identifies as the most likely to encourage a comprehensive and environmentally sound approach to certification of green buildings. ; and (3) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking system and inserting systems ; (B) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: (A) an ongoing review provided to the Secretary pursuant to section 305(a)(3)(D) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6834(a)(3)(D) ), which shall— (i) be carried out by the Federal Director to compare and evaluate standards; and (ii) allow any developer or administrator of a rating system or certification system to be included in the review; ; (C) in subparagraph (E)(v), by striking and after the semicolon at the end; (D) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (G) a finding that, for all credits addressing the sourcing of grown, harvested, or mined materials, the system rewards the use of products that have obtained certifications of responsible sourcing, such as certifications provided by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the Forest Stewardship Council, the American Tree Farm System, or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification; and (H) a finding that the system incorporates life-cycle assessment as a credit pathway. . C Energy performance requirement for Federal buildings 421. Energy performance requirement for Federal buildings Section 543 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8253 ) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: (a) Energy performance requirement for Federal buildings (1) Requirement Subject to paragraph (2), each agency shall apply energy conservation measures to, and shall improve the design for the construction of, the Federal buildings of the agency (including each industrial or laboratory facility) so that the energy consumption per gross square foot of the Federal buildings of the agency in fiscal years 2006 through 2017 is reduced, as compared with the energy consumption per gross square foot of the Federal buildings of the agency in fiscal year 2003, by the percentage specified in the following table: Percentage Fiscal Year Reduction 2006 2 2007 4 2008 9 2009 12 2010 15 2011 18 2012 21 2013 24 2014 27 2015 30 2016 33 2017 36. (2) Exclusion for buildings with energy intensive activities (A) In general An agency may exclude from the requirements of paragraph (1) any building (including the associated energy consumption and gross square footage) in which energy intensive activities are carried out. (B) Reports Each agency shall identify and list in each report made under section 548(a) the buildings designated by the agency for exclusion under subparagraph (A). (3) Review Not later than December 31, 2017, the Secretary shall— (A) review the results of the implementation of the energy performance requirements established under paragraph (1); and (B) based on the review conducted under subparagraph (A), submit to Congress a report that addresses the feasibility of requiring each agency to apply energy conservation measures to, and improve the design for the construction of, the Federal buildings of the agency (including each industrial or laboratory facility) so that the energy consumption per gross square foot of the Federal buildings of the agency in each of fiscal years 2018 through 2030 is reduced, as compared with the energy consumption per gross square foot of the Federal buildings of the agency in the prior fiscal year, by 3 percent. ; and (2) in subsection (f)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) as subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) Ongoing commissioning The term ongoing commissioning means an ongoing process of commissioning using monitored data, the primary goal of which is to ensure continuous optimum performance of a facility, in accordance with design or operating needs, over the useful life of the facility, while meeting facility occupancy requirements. ; (B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: (C) Energy management system An energy manager designated under subparagraph (A) shall consider use of a system to manage energy use at the facility and certification of the facility in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization standard numbered 50001 and entitled Energy Management Systems . ; (C) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4) and inserting the following: (3) Energy and water evaluations and commissioning (A) Evaluations Except as provided in subparagraph (B), effective beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, and annually thereafter, each energy manager shall complete, for each calendar year, a comprehensive energy and water evaluation and recommissioning or retrocommissioning for approximately 25 percent of the facilities of each agency that meet the criteria under paragraph (2)(B) in a manner that ensures that an evaluation of each facility is completed at least once every 4 years. (B) Exceptions An evaluation and recommissioning shall not be required under subparagraph (A) with respect to a facility that— (i) has had a comprehensive energy and water evaluation during the 8-year period preceding the date of the evaluation; (ii) (I) has been commissioned, recommissioned, or retrocommissioned during the 10-year period preceding the date of the evaluation; or (II) is under ongoing commissioning; (iii) has not had a major change in function or use since the previous evaluation and commissioning; (iv) has been benchmarked with public disclosure under paragraph (8) within the year preceding the evaluation; and (v) (I) based on the benchmarking, has achieved at a facility level the most recent cumulative energy savings target under subsection (a) compared to the earlier of— (aa) the date of the most recent evaluation; or (bb) the date— (AA) of the most recent commissioning, recommissioning, or retrocommissioning; or (BB) on which ongoing commissioning began; or (II) has a long-term contract in place guaranteeing energy savings at least as great as the energy savings target under subclause (I). (4) Implementation of identified energy and water efficiency measures (A) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of completion of each evaluation under paragraph (3), each energy manager may— (i) implement any energy- or water-saving measure that the Federal agency identified in the evaluation conducted under paragraph (3) that is life-cycle cost effective; and (ii) bundle individual measures of varying paybacks together into combined projects. (B) Measures not implemented The energy manager shall, as part of the certification system under paragraph (7), explain the reasons why any life-cycle cost effective measures were not implemented under subparagraph (A) using guidelines developed by the Secretary. ; and (D) in paragraph (7)(C), by adding at the end the following: (iii) Summary report The Secretary shall make available a report that summarizes the information tracked under subparagraph (B)(i) by each agency and, as applicable, by each type of measure. . 422. Federal building energy efficiency performance standards; certification system and level for green buildings (a) Definitions Section 303 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6832 ) (as amended by section 101(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking to be constructed and inserting constructed or altered ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (19) Major renovation The term major renovation means a modification of building energy systems sufficiently extensive that the whole building can meet energy standards for new buildings, based on criteria to be established by the Secretary through notice and comment rulemaking. . (b) Federal Building Efficiency Standards Section 305 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6834 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(3)— (A) by striking (3)(A) Not later than and all that follows through subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (3) Revised Federal building energy efficiency performance standards; certification for green buildings (A) Revised Federal building energy efficiency performance standards (i) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, the Secretary shall establish, by rule, revised Federal building energy efficiency performance standards that require that— (I) new Federal buildings and alterations and additions to existing Federal buildings— (aa) meet or exceed the most recent revision of the International Energy Conservation Code (in the case of residential buildings) or ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (in the case of commercial buildings) as of the date of enactment of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; and (bb) meet or exceed the energy provisions of State and local building codes applicable to the building, if the codes are more stringent than the International Energy Conservation Code or ASHRAE Standard 90.1, as applicable; (II) unless demonstrated not to be life-cycle cost effective for new Federal buildings and Federal buildings with major renovations— (aa) the buildings be designed to achieve energy consumption levels that are at least 30 percent below the levels established in the version of the ASHRAE Standard or the International Energy Conservation Code, as appropriate, that is applied under subclause (I)(aa), including updates under subparagraph (B); and (bb) sustainable design principles are applied to the location, siting, design, and construction of all new Federal buildings and replacement Federal buildings; (III) if water is used to achieve energy efficiency, water conservation technologies shall be applied to the extent that the technologies are life-cycle cost effective; and (IV) if life-cycle cost effective, as compared to other reasonably available technologies, not less than 30 percent of the hot water demand for each new Federal building or Federal building undergoing a major renovation be met through the installation and use of solar hot water heaters. (ii) Limitation Clause (i)(I) shall not apply to unaltered portions of existing Federal buildings and systems that have been added to or altered. (B) Updates Not later than 1 year after the date of approval of each subsequent revision of the ASHRAE Standard or the International Energy Conservation Code, as appropriate, the Secretary shall determine whether the revised standards established under subparagraph (A) should be updated to reflect the revisions, based on the energy savings and life-cycle cost-effectiveness of the revisions. ; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking (C) In the budget request and inserting the following: (C) Budget request In the budget request ; and (C) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: (D) Certification for green buildings (i) Sustainable design principles Sustainable design principles shall be applied to the siting, design, and construction of buildings covered by this subparagraph. (ii) Selection of certification systems The Secretary, after reviewing the findings of the Federal Director under section 436(h) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17092(h) ), in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense relating to those facilities under the custody and control of the Department of Defense, shall determine those certification systems for green commercial and residential buildings that the Secretary determines to be the most likely to encourage a comprehensive and environmentally sound approach to certification of green buildings. (iii) Basis for selection The determination of the certification systems under clause (ii) shall be based on ongoing review of the findings of the Federal Director under section 436(h) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17092(h) ) and the criteria described in clause (v). (iv) Administration In determining certification systems under this subparagraph, the Secretary shall— (I) make a separate determination for all or part of each system; and (II) confirm that the criteria used to support the selection of building products, materials, brands, and technologies— (aa) are based on relevant technical data; (bb) use and reward evaluation of health, safety, and environmental risks and impacts across the lifecycle of the building product, material, brand, or technology, including methodologies generally accepted by the applicable scientific disciplines; (cc) as practicable, give preference to performance standards instead of prescriptive measures; and (dd) reward continual improvements in the lifecycle management of health, safety, and environmental risks and impacts. (v) Considerations In determining the green building certification systems under this subparagraph, the Secretary shall take into consideration— (I) the ability and availability of assessors and auditors to independently verify the criteria and measurement of metrics at the scale necessary to implement this subparagraph; (II) the ability of the applicable certification organization to collect and reflect public comment; (III) the ability of the standard to be developed and revised through a consensus-based process; (IV) an evaluation of the robustness of the criteria for a high-performance green building, which shall give credit for promoting— (aa) efficient and sustainable use of water, energy, and other natural resources; (bb) use of renewable energy sources; (cc) improved indoor environmental quality through enhanced indoor air quality, thermal comfort, acoustics, day lighting, pollutant source control, and use of low-emission materials and building system controls; (dd) (AA) the sourcing of grown, harvested, or mined materials; and (BB) certifications of responsible sourcing, such as certifications provided by the Forest Stewardship Council, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the American Tree Farm System, or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification; and (ee) such other criteria as the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and (V) national recognition within the building industry. (vi) Review The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services and the Secretary of Defense, shall conduct an ongoing review to evaluate and compare private sector green building certification systems, taking into account— (I) the criteria described in clause (v); and (II) the identification made by the Federal Director under section 436(h) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17092(h) ). (vii) Exclusions (I) In general Subject to subclause (II), if a certification system fails to meet the review requirements of clause (v), the Secretary shall— (aa) identify the portions of the system, whether prerequisites, credits, points, or otherwise, that meet the review criteria of clause (v); (bb) determine the portions of the system that are suitable for use; and (cc) exclude all other portions of the system from identification and use. (II) Entire systems The Secretary shall exclude an entire system from use if an exclusion under subclause (I)— (aa) impedes the integrated use of the system; (bb) creates disparate review criteria or unequal point access for competing materials; or (cc) increases agency costs of the use. (viii) Internal certification processes The Secretary may by rule allow Federal agencies to develop internal certification processes, using certified professionals, in lieu of certification by certification entities identified under clause (ii). (ix) Privatized military housing With respect to privatized military housing, the Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the Secretary may, through rulemaking, develop alternative certification systems and levels than the systems and levels identified under clause (ii) that achieve an equivalent result in terms of energy savings, sustainable design, and green building performance. (x) Water conservation technologies In addition to any use of water conservation technologies otherwise required by this section, water conservation technologies shall be applied to the extent that the technologies are life-cycle cost-effective. (xi) Effective date (I) Determinations made after December 31, 2017 The amendments made by section 432(b)(1)(C) of Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act shall apply to any determination made by a Federal agency after December 31, 2017. (II) Determinations made on or before December 31, 2017 This subparagraph (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act) shall apply to any use of a certification system for green commercial and residential buildings by a Federal agency on or before December 31, 2017. ; and (2) by striking subsections (c) and (d) and inserting the following: (c) Periodic review The Secretary shall— (1) once every 5 years, review the Federal building energy standards established under this section; and (2) on completion of a review under paragraph (1), if the Secretary determines that significant energy savings would result, upgrade the standards to include all new energy efficiency and renewable energy measures that are technologically feasible and economically justified. . 423. Enhanced energy efficiency underwriting (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered agency The term covered agency — (A) means— (i) an executive agency, as that term is defined in section 102 of title 31, United States Code; and (ii) any other agency of the Federal Government; and (B) includes any enterprise, as that term is defined under section 1303 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 ( 12 U.S.C. 4502 ). (2) Covered loan The term covered loan means a loan secured by a home that is issued, insured, purchased, or securitized by a covered agency. (3) Homeowner The term homeowner means the mortgagor under a covered loan. (4) Mortgagee The term mortgagee means— (A) an original lender under a covered loan or the holder of a covered loan at the time at which that mortgage transaction is consummated; (B) any affiliate, agent, subsidiary, successor, or assignee of an original lender under a covered loan or the holder of a covered loan at the time at which that mortgage transaction is consummated; (C) any servicer of a covered loan; and (D) any subsequent purchaser, trustee, or transferee of any covered loan issued by an original lender. (5) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (6) Servicer The term servicer means the person or entity responsible for the servicing of a covered loan, including the person or entity who makes or holds a covered loan if that person or entity also services the covered loan. (7) Servicing The term servicing has the meaning given the term in section 6(i) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2605(i) ). (b) Findings and purposes (1) Findings Congress finds that— (A) energy costs for homeowners are a significant and increasing portion of their household budgets; (B) household energy use can vary substantially depending on the efficiency and characteristics of the house; (C) expected energy cost savings are important to the value of the house; (D) the current test for loan affordability used by most covered agencies, commonly known as the debt-to-income test, is inadequate because it does not take into account the expected energy cost savings for the homeowner of an energy efficient home; and (E) another loan limitation, commonly known as the loan-to-value test, is tied to the appraisal, which often does not adjust for efficiency features of houses. (2) Purposes The purposes of this section are to— (A) improve the accuracy of mortgage underwriting by Federal mortgage agencies by ensuring that energy cost savings are included in the underwriting process as described below, and thus to reduce the amount of energy consumed by homes and to facilitate the creation of energy efficiency retrofit and construction jobs; (B) require a covered agency to include the expected energy cost savings of a homeowner as a regular expense in the tests, such as the debt-to-income test, used to determine the ability of the loan applicant to afford the cost of homeownership for all loan programs; and (C) require a covered agency to include the value home buyers place on the energy efficiency of a house in tests used to compare the mortgage amount to home value, taking precautions to avoid double-counting and to support safe and sound lending. (c) Enhanced energy efficiency underwriting criteria (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the advisory group established in subsection (f)(2), develop and issue guidelines for a covered agency to implement enhanced loan eligibility requirements, for use when testing the ability of a loan applicant to repay a covered loan, that account for the expected energy cost savings for a loan applicant at a subject property, in the manner set forth in paragraphs (2) and (3). (2) Requirements To account for energy cost savings The enhanced loan eligibility requirements under paragraph (1) shall require that, for all covered loans for which an energy efficiency report is voluntarily provided to the mortgagee by the mortgagor, the covered agency and the mortgagee shall take into consideration the estimated energy cost savings expected for the owner of the subject property in determining whether the loan applicant has sufficient income to service the mortgage debt plus other regular expenses. To the extent that a covered agency uses a test such as a debt-to-income test that includes certain regular expenses, such as hazard insurance and property taxes, the expected energy cost savings shall be included as an offset to these expenses. Energy costs to be assessed include the cost of electricity, natural gas, oil, and any other fuel regularly used to supply energy to the subject property. (3) Determination of estimated energy cost savings (A) In general The guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1) shall include instructions for the covered agency to calculate estimated energy cost savings using— (i) the energy efficiency report; (ii) an estimate of baseline average energy costs; and (iii) additional sources of information as determined by the Secretary. (B) Report requirements For the purposes of subparagraph (A), an energy efficiency report shall— (i) estimate the expected energy cost savings specific to the subject property, based on specific information about the property; (ii) be prepared in accordance with the guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1); and (iii) be prepared— (I) in accordance with the Residential Energy Service Network’s Home Energy Rating System (commonly known as HERS ) by an individual certified by the Residential Energy Service Network, unless the Secretary finds that the use of HERS does not further the purposes of this section; or (II) by other methods approved by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the advisory group established in subsection (f)(2), for use under this section, which shall include a third-party quality assurance procedure. (C) Use by appraiser If an energy efficiency report is used under paragraph (2), the energy efficiency report shall be provided to the appraiser to estimate the energy efficiency of the subject property and for potential adjustments for energy efficiency. (4) Required disclosure to consumer for a home with an energy efficiency report If an energy efficiency report is used under paragraph (2), the guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1) shall require the mortgagee to— (A) inform the loan applicant of the expected energy costs as estimated in the energy efficiency report, in a manner and at a time as prescribed by the Secretary, and if practicable, in the documents delivered at the time of loan application; and (B) include the energy efficiency report in the documentation for the loan provided to the borrower. (5) Required disclosure to consumer for a home without an energy efficiency report If an energy efficiency report is not used under paragraph (2), the guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1) shall require the mortgagee to inform the loan applicant in a manner and at a time as prescribed by the Secretary, and if practicable, in the documents delivered at the time of loan application of— (A) typical energy cost savings that would be possible from a cost-effective energy upgrade of a home of the size and in the region of the subject property; (B) the impact the typical energy cost savings would have on monthly ownership costs of a typical home; (C) the impact on the size of a mortgage that could be obtained if the typical energy cost savings were reflected in an energy efficiency report; and (D) resources for improving the energy efficiency of a home. (6) Pricing of loans (A) In general A covered agency may price covered loans originated under the enhanced loan eligibility requirements required under this section in accordance with the estimated risk of the loans. (B) Imposition of certain material costs, impediments, or penalties In the absence of a publicly disclosed analysis that demonstrates significant additional default risk or prepayment risk associated with the loans, a covered agency shall not impose material costs, impediments, or penalties on covered loans merely because the loan uses an energy efficiency report or the enhanced loan eligibility requirements required under this section. (7) Limitations (A) In general A covered agency may price covered loans originated under the enhanced loan eligibility requirements required under this section in accordance with the estimated risk of those loans. (B) Prohibited actions A covered agency shall not— (i) modify existing underwriting criteria or adopt new underwriting criteria that intentionally negate or reduce the impact of the requirements or resulting benefits that are set forth or otherwise derived from the enhanced loan eligibility requirements required under this subsection; or (ii) impose greater buy back requirements, credit overlays, or insurance requirements, including private mortgage insurance, on covered loans merely because the loan uses an energy efficiency report or the enhanced loan eligibility requirements required under this subsection. (8) Applicability and implementation date Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and before December 31, 2019, the enhanced loan eligibility requirements required under this subsection shall be implemented by each covered agency to— (A) apply to any covered loan for the sale, or refinancing of any loan for the sale, of any home; (B) be available on any residential real property (including individual units of condominiums and cooperatives) that qualifies for a covered loan; and (C) provide prospective mortgagees with sufficient guidance and applicable tools to implement the required underwriting methods. (d) Enhanced energy efficiency underwriting valuation guidelines (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (A) in consultation with the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council and the advisory group established in subsection (f)(2), develop and issue guidelines for a covered agency to determine the maximum permitted loan amount based on the value of the property for all covered loans made on properties with an energy efficiency report that meets the requirements of subsection (c)(3)(B); and (B) in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, issue guidelines for a covered agency to determine the estimated energy savings under paragraph (3) for properties with an energy efficiency report. (2) Requirements The enhanced energy efficiency underwriting valuation guidelines required under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) a requirement that if an energy efficiency report that meets the requirements of subsection (c)(3)(B) is voluntarily provided to the mortgagee, such report shall be used by the mortgagee or covered agency to determine the estimated energy savings of the subject property; and (B) a requirement that the estimated energy savings of the subject property be added to the appraised value of the subject property by a mortgagee or covered agency for the purpose of determining the loan-to-value ratio of the subject property, unless the appraisal includes the value of the overall energy efficiency of the subject property, using methods to be established under the guidelines issued under paragraph (1). (3) Determination of estimated energy savings (A) Amount of energy savings The amount of estimated energy savings shall be determined by calculating the difference between the estimated energy costs for the average comparable houses, as determined in guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1), and the estimated energy costs for the subject property based upon the energy efficiency report. (B) Duration of energy savings The duration of the estimated energy savings shall be based upon the estimated life of the applicable equipment, consistent with the rating system used to produce the energy efficiency report. (C) Present value of energy savings The present value of the future savings shall be discounted using the average interest rate on conventional 30-year mortgages, in the manner directed by guidelines issued under paragraph (1). (4) Ensuring consideration of energy efficient features Section 1110 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 ( 12 U.S.C. 3339 ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and and inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) that State certified and licensed appraisers have timely access, whenever practicable, to information from the property owner and the lender that may be relevant in developing an opinion of value regarding the energy- and water-saving improvements or features of a property, such as— (A) labels or ratings of buildings; (B) installed appliances, measures, systems or technologies; (C) blueprints; (D) construction costs; (E) financial or other incentives regarding energy- and water-efficient components and systems installed in a property; (F) utility bills; (G) energy consumption and bench­mark­ing data; and (H) third-party verifications or representations of energy and water efficiency performance of a property, observing all financial privacy requirements adhered to by certified and licensed appraisers, including section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( 15 U.S.C. 6801 ). Unless a property owner consents to a lender, an appraiser, in carrying out the requirements of paragraph (4), shall not have access to the commercial or financial information of the owner that is privileged or confidential. . (5) Transactions requiring state certified appraisers Section 1113 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 ( 12 U.S.C. 3342 ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the semicolon the following: , or any real property on which the appraiser makes adjustments using an energy efficiency report ; and (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting after atypical the following: , or an appraisal on which the appraiser makes adjustments using an energy efficiency report. . (6) Protections (A) Authority to impose limitations The guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1) shall include such limitations and conditions as determined by the Secretary to be necessary to protect against meaningful under or over valuation of energy cost savings or duplicative counting of energy efficiency features or energy cost savings in the valuation of any subject property that is used to determine a loan amount. (B) Additional authority At the end of the 7-year period following the implementation of enhanced eligibility and underwriting valuation requirements under this section, the Secretary may modify or apply additional exceptions to the approach described in paragraph (2), where the Secretary finds that the unadjusted appraisal will reflect an accurate market value of the efficiency of the subject property or that a modified approach will better reflect an accurate market value. (7) Applicability and implementation date Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and before December 31, 2019, each covered agency shall implement the guidelines required under this subsection, which shall— (A) apply to any covered loan for the sale, or refinancing of any loan for the sale, of any home; and (B) be available on any residential real property, including individual units of condominiums and cooperatives, that qualifies for a covered loan. (e) Monitoring Not later than 1 year after the date on which the enhanced eligibility and underwriting valuation requirements are implemented under this section, and every year thereafter, each covered agency with relevant activity shall issue and make available to the public a report that— (1) enumerates the number of covered loans of the agency for which there was an energy efficiency report, and that used energy efficiency appraisal guidelines and enhanced loan eligibility requirements; (2) includes the default rates and rates of foreclosures for each category of loans; and (3) describes the risk premium, if any, that the agency has priced into covered loans for which there was an energy efficiency report. (f) Rulemaking (1) In general The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the advisory group established in paragraph (2), which may contain such classifications, differentiations, or other provisions, and may provide for such proper implementation and appropriate treatment of different types of transactions, as the Secretary determines are necessary or proper to effectuate the purposes of this section, to prevent circumvention or evasion thereof, or to facilitate compliance therewith. (2) Advisory group To assist in carrying out this section, the Secretary shall establish an advisory group, consisting of individuals representing the interests of— (A) mortgage lenders; (B) appraisers; (C) energy raters and residential energy consumption experts; (D) energy efficiency organizations; (E) real estate agents; (F) home builders and remodelers; (G) State energy officials; and (H) others as determined by the Secretary. (g) Additional study (1) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall reconvene the advisory group established in subsection (f)(2), in addition to water and locational efficiency experts, to advise the Secretary on the implementation of the enhanced energy efficiency underwriting criteria established in subsections (c) and (d). (2) Recommendations The advisory group established in subsection (f)(2) shall provide recommendations to the Secretary on any revisions or additions to the enhanced energy efficiency underwriting criteria deemed necessary by the group, which may include alternate methods to better account for home energy costs and additional factors to account for substantial and regular costs of homeownership such as location-based transportation costs and water costs. The Secretary shall forward any legislative recommendations from the advisory group to Congress for its consideration. V Miscellaneous 501. Budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. 502. Advance appropriations required The authorization of amounts under this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall be effective for any fiscal year only to the extent and in the amount provided in advance in appropriations Acts.

May 10, 2017 Reported without amendment