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Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-723| House 
| Updated: 2/23/2018
Adam Kinzinger

Adam Kinzinger

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Mia B. Love (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to revise requirements for energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (performance contracts). These contracts allow federal agencies to work with private contractors on energy efficiency upgrades to federal facilities, unless the facilities are dams, reservoirs, or hydropower facilities owned or operated by federal agencies. Current law requires federal facility energy managers to evaluate and identify energy and water efficiency measures for federal facilities, but agencies are not required to implement the measures. The bill requires agencies to implement the measures if they are cost-effective. The Department of Energy must report to the President and Congress on each agency's performance contracts, including their investment value and their energy savings. The bill redefines "energy conservation measures" to include those involving energy consuming devices and required support structures. In carrying out energy savings performance contracts, agencies may not limit recognition of operation and maintenance savings associated with energy systems that were modernized or replaced with energy conservation measures and water conservation measures (e.g., lower energy and water bills due to energy efficiency and conservation measures). Agencies may sell or transfer energy savings and apply the proceeds to fund a performance contract. The energy savings that may be contained in performance contracts are expanded to include: (1) the use, sale, or transfer of energy incentives, rebates, or credits (including renewable energy credits) from governments or utilities; and (2) any revenue generated from a reduction in energy or water use, more efficient waste recycling, or additional energy generated from more efficient equipment.

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Timeline
Jan 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
May 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-239
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-79.
Jun 7, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 7, 2017
Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.
Jun 7, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 23, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.
Feb 23, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-575.
  • January 30, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 30, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • May 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-239
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-79.


  • June 7, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 7, 2017
    Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.


  • June 7, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 23, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.


  • February 23, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-575.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 115-239: Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017
  • S 115-1460: A bill to provide for the modernization of the energy and natural resources policies of the United States, and for other purposes.
Congressional oversightEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementPublic utilities and utility ratesWater use and supply

Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-723| House 
| Updated: 2/23/2018
Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to revise requirements for energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (performance contracts). These contracts allow federal agencies to work with private contractors on energy efficiency upgrades to federal facilities, unless the facilities are dams, reservoirs, or hydropower facilities owned or operated by federal agencies. Current law requires federal facility energy managers to evaluate and identify energy and water efficiency measures for federal facilities, but agencies are not required to implement the measures. The bill requires agencies to implement the measures if they are cost-effective. The Department of Energy must report to the President and Congress on each agency's performance contracts, including their investment value and their energy savings. The bill redefines "energy conservation measures" to include those involving energy consuming devices and required support structures. In carrying out energy savings performance contracts, agencies may not limit recognition of operation and maintenance savings associated with energy systems that were modernized or replaced with energy conservation measures and water conservation measures (e.g., lower energy and water bills due to energy efficiency and conservation measures). Agencies may sell or transfer energy savings and apply the proceeds to fund a performance contract. The energy savings that may be contained in performance contracts are expanded to include: (1) the use, sale, or transfer of energy incentives, rebates, or credits (including renewable energy credits) from governments or utilities; and (2) any revenue generated from a reduction in energy or water use, more efficient waste recycling, or additional energy generated from more efficient equipment.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
May 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-239
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-79.
Jun 7, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 7, 2017
Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.
Jun 7, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 23, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.
Feb 23, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-575.
  • January 30, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 30, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • May 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-239
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-79.


  • June 7, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 7, 2017
    Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.


  • June 7, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 23, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.


  • February 23, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-575.
Adam Kinzinger

Adam Kinzinger

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Mia B. Love (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 115-239: Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017
  • S 115-1460: A bill to provide for the modernization of the energy and natural resources policies of the United States, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementPublic utilities and utility ratesWater use and supply