Sec. 3. 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 establish 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.
Under the Program, the Federal Director appointed under paragraph (3)(A) (referred to in this subsection as the Federal Director ) shall— provide technical assistance and project implementation support and guidance to Federal agencies to identify, implement, procure, and track energy and water conservation measures required under this Act and under other provisions of law (including regulations); in coordination with the Administrator of the General Services Administration, establish appropriate procedures, methods, and best practices for use by Federal agencies to select, monitor, and terminate contracts entered into under section 546 with utilities; in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, establish appropriate procedures, methods, and best practices for use by Federal agencies to select, monitor, and terminate contracts entered into under section 801 with energy service contractors and utilities; 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 Federal 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.
Under the Program, the Federal Director shall— track and report on the progress of Federal agencies in meeting the requirements of the agency under this section; make publicly available annual Federal agency performance data required under— this section and sections 544 through 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 Federal agency; and based on that data, submit to each Federal 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 (including regulations); establish new Federal building energy efficiency standards; and in consultation with the Administrator of the General Services Administration, acting through the head of the Office of High-Performance Green Buildings, implement new Federal building sustainable design principles for new Federal facilities; manage the implementation of Federal building energy efficiency standards and sustainable design principles established under section 305 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6834 ); and designate products 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 ).
Under 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 buildings, energy-related investment practices, and environmental stewardship; and that includes in-person training, internet-based programs, and national in-person training events; coordinate and facilitate energy and water management, energy-related investment practices, and environmental stewardship through the Interagency Energy Management Task Force established 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 buildings, 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.
Under the Program, the Federal Director shall develop guidance, supply assistance to, and track the progress of Federal 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— building 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 Secretary shall appoint an individual to serve as Federal Director of the Program, which shall be a career position in the Senior Executive service, to manage the Program and carry out the activities of the Program described in paragraph (2). The Federal Director shall— oversee, manage, and administer the Program; provide leadership in energy and water management, energy-related investment practices, and environmental stewardship through coordination with Federal agencies and other appropriate entities; and 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.
Nothing in this subsection impedes, supersedes, or alters the authority of the Secretary to carry out the remainder of this section or section 305 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6834 ). There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $36,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2030. .
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