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Code · BILL · 117th Congress · H.R. 1512 (Introduced in House) — To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Ame... · Sec. 382

Sec. 382. Commercial and multifamily building benchmarking and transparency initiative

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The Administrator shall develop and carry out a benchmarking and transparency initiative for commercial and multifamily properties the purpose of which is to— advance knowledge about building energy and water performance and related greenhouse gas emissions by owners and occupants; and inform efforts to reduce energy and water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. In developing the initiative, the Administrator shall consult with and coordinate with the Secretary, other relevant agencies, and relevant stakeholders, including State and local governments with relevant benchmarking programs and experts from academia, nonprofits, and industry.
In developing the initiative, the Administrator shall make appropriate use of existing programs, including— Energy Star Portfolio Manager; Energy Star for Buildings; Standard Energy Efficiency Data Platform; Building Performance Database; Unique Building Identifier; Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey; and Green Button.
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