HCONRES 280 · 105th Congress · Energy

To provide for the development and implementation of a comprehensive energy conservation plan for the United States Congress.

Introduced 1998-05-21· Sponsored by Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development.(1998-06-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the Architect of the Capitol to: (1) develop and implement a cost-effective energy conservation strategy for all facilities administered by Congress to achieve 20 percent reduction in energy consumption compared to FY 1991 within seven years after adoption of this resolution; (2) submit to the Congress a comprehensive energy conservation and management plan, including life cycle costs methods to determine the cost-effectiveness of proposed energy efficiency projects; (3) submit a request for necessary appropriations; (4) report annually to the Congress on congressional energy management and conservation programs; (5) perform energy surveys of all congressional buildings and attendant updates; (6) use such surveys to determine the cost and payback period of energy and water conservation measures likely to achieve requisite energy consumption levels; and (7) install energy and water conservation measures that will achieve the requirements through previously determined life cycle cost methods and procedures. Authorizes the Architect to: (1) contract with nongovernmental entities and employ private sector capital to finance energy conservation projects and achieve energy consu…

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Cosponsors (12)

12 Democrats