Sec. 33252. Federal Energy Management Program
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Section 543 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8253 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: The Secretary shall carry out a program, to be known as the Federal Energy Management Program (referred to in this subsection as the Program ), to facilitate the implementation by the Federal Government of cost-effective energy and water management and energy-related investment practices— to coordinate and strengthen Federal energy and water resilience; and to promote environmental stewardship.
The Secretary shall appoint an individual to serve as the director of the Program (referred to in this subsection as the Federal Director ), which shall be a career position in the Senior Executive service, to administer the Program. In administering the Program, the Federal Director shall— provide technical assistance and project implementation support and guidance to agencies to identify, implement, procure, and track energy and water conservation measures required under this Act and under other provisions of law; in coordination with the Administrator of the General Services Administration, establish appropriate procedures, methods, and best practices for use by agencies to select, monitor, and terminate contracts entered into pursuant to a utility incentive program under section 546(c) with utilities; carry out the responsibilities of the Secretary under section 801, as determined appropriate by the Secretary; establish and maintain internet-based information resources and project tracking systems and tools for energy and water management; coordinate comprehensive and strategic approaches to energy and water resilience planning for agencies; and establish a recognition program for Federal achievement in energy and water management, energy-related investment practices, environmental stewardship, and other relevant areas, through events such as individual recognition award ceremonies and public announcements.
In administering the Program, the Federal Director shall— track and report on the progress of agencies in meeting the requirements of the agency under this section; make publicly available agency performance data required under— this section and sections 544, 546, 547, and 548; and section 203 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15852 ); collect energy and water use and consumption data from each agency; and based on that data, submit to each agency a report that will facilitate the energy and water management, energy-related investment practices, and environmental stewardship of the agency in support of Federal goals under this Act and under other provisions of law; carry out the responsibilities of the Secretary under section 305 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6834 ); in consultation with the Administrator of the General Services Administration, acting through the head of the Office of High-Performance Green Buildings, establish and implement sustainable design principles for Federal facilities; and designate products that meet the highest energy conservation standards for categories not covered under the Energy Star program established under section 324A of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6294a ).
In administering the Program, the Federal Director shall— develop and implement accredited training consistent with existing Federal programs and activities— relating to energy and water use, management, and resilience in Federal facilities, energy-related investment practices, and environmental stewardship; and that includes in-person training, internet-based programs, and national in-person training events; carry out the functions of the Secretary with respect to the Interagency Energy Management Task Force under section 547; and report on the implementation of the priorities of the President, including Executive orders, relating to energy and water use in Federal facilities, in coordination with— the Office of Management and Budget; the Council on Environmental Quality; and any other entity, as considered necessary by the Federal Director.
In administering the Program, the Federal Director shall develop guidance, supply assistance to, and track the progress of agencies— in conducting portfolio-wide facility energy and water resilience planning and project integration; in building new construction and major renovations to meet the sustainable design and energy and water performance standards required under this section; in developing guidelines for— facility commissioning; and facility operations and maintenance; and in coordination with the Administrator of the General Services Administration, in meeting statutory and agency goals for Federal fleet vehicles.
The Federal Director shall establish a management council to advise the Federal Director that shall— convene not less frequently than once every quarter; and consist of representatives from— the Council on Environmental Quality; the Office of Management and Budget; and the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings in the General Services Administration. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $36,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. .
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