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GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-832| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2021
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
GSA Resilient, Energy Efficient, and Net-Zero Building Jobs Act of 2021 or the GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2021 This bill establishes additional energy-efficiency requirements and programs for federal buildings, with a particular focus on reducing energy and water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030 through partnerships with the private sector. Specifically, the bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to reduce the following for its facilities by FY2030: average building energy intensity (by at least 25%, relative to FY2018); average potable water consumption intensity (by 54%, relative to FY2007); industrial, landscaping, and agricultural water consumption (by 20%, relative to FY2018); and specified categories of greenhouse gas emissions (by at least 40%, relative to FY2018). The GSA must also implement retrofit projects that reduce the energy consumption of its facilities by at least 35%. Additionally, the GSA must develop plans that ensure that at least 50% of certain facilities offer zero-emission vehicle charging or fueling by December 31, 2030. The bill directs the GSA to work with the private sector through partnerships and financing opportunities in order to implement the bill's requirements. The bill also makes several other changes relating to federal building standards and related authorities, including (1) requiring lessors (i.e., property owners) to disclose data on the utility consumption of leased spaces; (2) requiring the GSA to assess and mitigate area flood risks, based on climate science; and (3) authorizing long-term contracts for federal purchases of renewable energy.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-5001
GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2020
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-5001
    GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2020


  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2060: Federal Building Clean Jobs Act of 2021
Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental healthFloods and storm protectionGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesLighting, heating, coolingMilitary medicinePerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsVeterans' medical careWater qualityWater use and supply

GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-832| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2021
GSA Resilient, Energy Efficient, and Net-Zero Building Jobs Act of 2021 or the GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2021 This bill establishes additional energy-efficiency requirements and programs for federal buildings, with a particular focus on reducing energy and water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030 through partnerships with the private sector. Specifically, the bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to reduce the following for its facilities by FY2030: average building energy intensity (by at least 25%, relative to FY2018); average potable water consumption intensity (by 54%, relative to FY2007); industrial, landscaping, and agricultural water consumption (by 20%, relative to FY2018); and specified categories of greenhouse gas emissions (by at least 40%, relative to FY2018). The GSA must also implement retrofit projects that reduce the energy consumption of its facilities by at least 35%. Additionally, the GSA must develop plans that ensure that at least 50% of certain facilities offer zero-emission vehicle charging or fueling by December 31, 2030. The bill directs the GSA to work with the private sector through partnerships and financing opportunities in order to implement the bill's requirements. The bill also makes several other changes relating to federal building standards and related authorities, including (1) requiring lessors (i.e., property owners) to disclose data on the utility consumption of leased spaces; (2) requiring the GSA to assess and mitigate area flood risks, based on climate science; and (3) authorizing long-term contracts for federal purchases of renewable energy.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-5001
GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2020
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-5001
    GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2020


  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2060: Federal Building Clean Jobs Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental healthFloods and storm protectionGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesLighting, heating, coolingMilitary medicinePerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsVeterans' medical careWater qualityWater use and supply