,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #aed #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #acib ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #cj1 #bjac ,mrs4 ,shaheen 7for herself and ,mr4 ,portman7 introduced the following bill2 which was read the first time ,july #ca1 #bjac ,read the second time and placed on the calendar ,a ,,bill ,to promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,energy ,savings and ,industrial ,competitiveness ,act of #bjac4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary4 ,,title ,i--,buildings ,subtitle ,a--,building energy codes ,sec4 #aja4 ,greater energy efficiency in building codes4 ,subtitle ,b--,worker training and capacity building ,sec4 #aaa4 ,building training and assessment centers4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,career skills training4 ,,title ,,ii--,industrial efficiency and competitiveness ,subtitle ,a--,manufacturing energy efficiency ,sec4 #bja4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,future of ,industry program4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,sustainable manufacturing initiative4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,conforming amendments4 ,subtitle ,b--,supply ,star ,sec4 #baa4 ,supply ,star4 ,subtitle ,c--,electric motor rebate program ,sec4 #bba4 ,energy saving motor control1 electric motor1 and advanced motor systems rebate program4 ,subtitle ,d--,transformer rebate program ,sec4 #bca4 ,energy efficient transformer rebate program4 ,,title ,,iii--,federal agency energy efficiency ,sec4 #cja4 ,adoption of information and communications technology power savings techniques by ,federal agencies4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,availability of funds for design updates4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,federal data center consolidation4 ,,title ,,iv--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #dja4 ,offset4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,budgetary effects4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,advance appropriations required4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 ,i ,buildings ,a ,building energy codes #aja4 ,greater energy efficiency in building codes 7a7 ,definitions ,section #cjc of the ,energy ,conservation and ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#ad7 and inserting the following3 7#ad7 ,model building energy code ,the term model building energy code means a voluntary building energy code and standards developed and updated through a consensus process among interested persons1 such as the ,,iecc or the code used by-- 7,a7 the ,council of ,american ,building ,officials1 or its legal successor1 ,international ,code ,council1 ,inc42 7,b7 the ,american ,society of ,heating1 ,refrigerating1 and ,air-,conditioning ,engineers2 or 7,c7 other appropriate organizations4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ag7 ,,iecc ,the term ,,iecc means the ,international ,energy ,conservation ,code4 7#ah7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 4 7b7 ,state building energy efficiency codes ,section #cjd of the ,energy ,conservation and ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhcc7 is amended to read as follows3 #cjd4 ,updating ,state building energy efficiency codes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 encourage and support the adoption of building energy codes by ,states1 ,indian tribes1 and1 as appropriate1 by local governments that meet or exceed the model building energy codes1 or achieve equivalent or greater energy savings2 and 7#b7 support full compliance with the ,state and local codes4 7b7 ,state and ,indian tribe certification of building energy code updates 7#a7 ,review and updating of codes by each ,state and ,indian tribe 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date on which a model building energy code is updated1 each ,state or ,indian tribe shall certify whether or not the ,state or ,indian tribe1 respectively1 has reviewed and updated the energy provisions of the building code of the ,state or ,indian tribe1 respectively4 7,b7 ,demonstration ,the certification shall include a demonstration of whether or not the energy savings for the code provisions that are in effect throughout the ,state or ,indian tribal territory meet or exceed-- 7i7 the energy savings of the updated model building energy code2 or 7ii7 the targets established under section #cjg7;b77#b74 7,c7 ,no model building energy code update ,if a model building energy code is not updated by a target date established under section #cjg7;b77#b77;,d71 each ,state or ,indian tribe shall1 not later than #b years after the specified date1 certify whether or not the ,state or ,indian tribe1 respectively1 has reviewed and updated the energy provisions of the building code of the ,state or ,indian tribe1 respectively1 to meet or exceed the target in section #cjg7;b77#b74 7#b7 ,validation by ,secretary ,not later than #ij days after a ,state or ,indian tribe certification under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 determine whether the code provisions of the ,state or ,indian tribe1 respectively1 meet the criteria specified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 if the determination is positive1 validate the certification4 7c7 ,improvements in compliance with building energy codes 7#a7 ,requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of a certification under subsection 7b71 each ,state and ,indian tribe shall certify whether or not the ,state and ,indian tribe1 respectively1 has-- 7i7 achieved full compliance under paragraph 7#c7 with the applicable certified ,state and ,indian tribe building energy code or with the associated model building energy code2 or 7ii7 made significant progress under paragraph 7#d7 toward achieving compliance with the applicable certified ,state and ,indian tribe building energy code or with the associated model building energy code4 7,b7 ,repeat certifications ,if the ,state or ,indian tribe certifies progress toward achieving compliance1 the ,state or ,indian tribe shall repeat the certification until the ,state or ,indian tribe certifies that the ,state or ,indian tribe has achieved full compliance1 respectively4 7#b7 ,measurement of compliance ,a certification under paragraph 7#a7 shall include documentation of the rate of compliance based on-- 7,a7 independent inspections of a random sample of the buildings covered by the code in the preceding year2 or 7,b7 an alternative method that yields an accurate measure of compliance4 7#c7 ,achievement of compliance ,a ,state or ,indian tribe shall be considered to achieve full compliance under paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 at least #ij percent of building space covered by the code in the preceding year substantially meets all the requirements of the applicable code specified in paragraph 7#a71 or achieves equivalent or greater energy savings level2 or 7,b7 the estimated excess energy use of buildings that did not meet the applicable code specified in paragraph 7#a7 in the preceding year1 compared to a baseline of comparable buildings that meet this code1 is not more than #e percent of the estimated energy use of all buildings covered by this code during the preceding year4 7#d7 ,significant progress toward achievement of compliance ,a ,state or ,indian tribe shall be considered to have made significant progress toward achieving compliance for purposes of paragraph 7#a7 if the ,state or ,indian tribe-- 7,a7 has developed and is implementing a plan for achieving compliance during the #h-year-period beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph1 including annual targets for compliance and active training and enforcement programs2 and 7,b7 has met the most recent target under subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,validation by ,secretary ,not later than #ij days after a ,state or ,indian tribe certification under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 determine whether the ,state or ,indian tribe has demonstrated meeting the criteria of this subsection1 including accurate measurement of compliance2 and 7,b7 if the determination is positive1 validate the certification4 7d7 ,states or ,indian tribes that do not achieve compliance 7#a7 ,reporting ,a ,state or ,indian tribe that has not made a certification required under subsection 7b7 or 7c7 by the applicable deadline shall submit to the ,secretary a report on-- 7,a7 the status of the ,state or ,indian tribe with respect to meeting the requirements and submitting the certification2 and 7,b7 a plan for meeting the requirements and submitting the certification4 7#b7 ,federal support ,for any ,state or ,indian tribe for which the ,secretary has not validated a certification by a deadline under subsection 7b7 or 7c71 the lack of the certification may be a consideration for ,federal support authorized under this section for code adoption and compliance activities4 7#c7 ,local government ,in any ,state or ,indian tribe for which the ,secretary has not validated a certification under subsection 7b7 or 7c71 a local government may be eligible for ,federal support by meeting the certification requirements of subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7#d7 ,annual reports by ,secretary 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall annually submit to ,congress1 and publish in the ,federal ,register1 a report on-- 7i7 the status of model building energy codes2 7ii7 the status of code adoption and compliance in the ,states and ,indian tribes2 7iii7 implementation of this section2 and 7iv7 improvements in energy savings over time as result of the targets established under section #cjg7;b77#b74 7,b7 ,impacts ,the report shall include estimates of impacts of past action under this section1 and potential impacts of further action1 on-- 7i7 upfront financial and construction costs1 cost benefits and returns 7using investment analysis71 and lifetime energy use for buildings2 7ii7 resulting energy costs to individuals and businesses2 and 7iii7 resulting overall annual building ownership and operating costs4 7e7 ,technical assistance to ,states and ,indian tribes ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to ,states and ,indian tribes to implement the goals and requirements of this section1 including procedures and technical analysis for ,states and ,indian tribes-- 7#a7 to improve and implement ,state residential and commercial building energy codes2 7#b7 to demonstrate that the code provisions of the ,states and ,indian tribes achieve equivalent or greater energy savings than the model building energy codes and targets2 7#c7 to document the rate of compliance with a building energy code2 and 7#d7 to otherwise promote the design and construction of energy efficient buildings4 7f7 ,availability of incentive funding 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide incentive funding to ,states and ,indian tribes-- 7,a7 to implement the requirements of this section2 7,b7 to improve and implement residential and commercial building energy codes1 including increasing and verifying compliance with the codes and training of ,state1 tribal1 and local building code officials to implement and enforce the codes2 and 7,c7 to promote building energy efficiency through the use of the codes4 7#b7 ,additional funding ,additional funding shall be provided under this subsection for implementation of a plan to achieve and document full compliance with residential and commercial building energy codes under subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 to a ,state or ,indian tribe for which the ,secretary has validated a certification under subsection 7b7 or 7c72 and 7,b7 in a ,state or ,indian tribe that is not eligible under subparagraph 7,a71 to a local government that is eligible under this section4 7#c7 ,training ,of the amounts made available under this subsection1 the ,state or ,indian tribe may use amounts required1 but not to exceed #gej1jjj for a ,state1 to train ,state and local building code officials to implement and enforce codes described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,local governments ,states may share grants under this subsection with local governments that implement and enforce the codes4 7g7 ,stretch codes and advanced standards 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide technical and financial support for the development of stretch codes and advanced standards for residential and commercial buildings for use as-- 7,a7 an option for adoption as a building energy code by local1 tribal1 or ,state governments2 and 7,b7 guidelines for energy-efficient building design4 7#b7 ,targets ,the stretch codes and advanced standards shall be designed-- 7,a7 to achieve substantial energy savings compared to the model building energy codes2 and 7,b7 to meet targets under section #cjg7;b71 if available1 at least #c to #f years in advance of the target years4 7h7 ,studies ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with building science experts from the ,national ,laboratories and institutions of higher education1 designers and builders of energy-efficient residential and commercial buildings1 code officials1 and other stakeholders1 shall undertake a study of the feasibility1 impact1 economics1 and merit of-- 7#a7 code improvements that would require that buildings be designed1 sited1 and constructed in a manner that makes the buildings more adaptable in the future to become zero-net-energy after initial construction1 as advances are achieved in energy-saving technologies2 7#b7 code procedures to incorporate measured lifetimes1 not just first-year energy use1 in trade-offs and performance calculations2 and 7#c7 legislative options for increasing energy savings from building energy codes1 including additional incentives for effective ,state and local action1 and verification of compliance with and enforcement of a code other than by a ,state or local government4 7i7 ,effect on other laws ,nothing in this section or section #cjg supersedes or modifies the application of sections #cba through #cdf of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbia et seq474 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section and section #cjg #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 4 7c7 ,federal building energy efficiency standards ,section #cje of the ,energy ,conservation and ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhcd7 is amended by striking voluntary building energy code each place it appears in subsections 7a77#b77;,b7 and 7b7 and inserting model building energy code4 7d7 ,model building energy codes ,section #cjg of the ,energy ,conservation and ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhcf7 is amended to read as follows3 #cjg4 ,support for model building energy codes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall support the updating of model building energy codes4 7b7 ,targets 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall support the updating of the model building energy codes to enable the achievement of aggregate energy savings targets established under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,targets 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall work with ,state1 ,indian tribes1 local governments1 nationally recognized code and standards developers1 and other interested parties to support the updating of model building energy codes by establishing one or more aggregate energy savings targets to achieve the purposes of this section4 7,b7 ,separate targets ,the ,secretary may establish separate targets for commercial and residential buildings4 7,c7 ,baselines ,the baseline for updating model building energy codes shall be the #bjji ,,iecc for residential buildings and ,,ashrae ,standard #ij4a-bjaj for commercial buildings4 7,d7 ,specific years 7i7 ,in general ,targets for specific years shall be established and revised by the ,secretary through rulemaking and coordinated with nationally recognized code and standards developers at a level that-- 7,i7 is at the maximum level of energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and life-cycle cost effective1 while accounting for the economic considerations under paragraph 7#d72 7,,ii7 is higher than the preceding target2 and 7,,iii7 promotes the achievement of commercial and residential high-performance buildings through high performance energy efficiency 7within the meaning of section #dja of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjfa774 7ii7 ,initial targets ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this clause1 the ,secretary shall establish initial targets under this subparagraph4 7iii7 ,different target years ,subject to clause 7i71 prior to the applicable year1 the ,secretary may set a later target year for any of the model building energy codes described in subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines that a target cannot be met4 7iv7 ,small business ,when establishing targets under this paragraph through rulemaking1 the ,secretary shall ensure compliance with the ,small ,business ,regulatory ,enforcement ,fairness ,act of #aiif 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #fja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-aba74 7#c7 ,appliance standards and other factors affecting building energy use ,in establishing building code targets under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall develop and adjust the targets in recognition of potential savings and costs relating to-- 7,a7 efficiency gains made in appliances1 lighting1 windows1 insulation1 and building envelope sealing2 7,b7 advancement of distributed generation and on-site renewable power generation technologies2 7,c7 equipment improvements for heating1 cooling1 and ventilation systems2 7,d7 building management systems and ,smart,grid technologies to reduce energy use2 and 7,e7 other technologies1 practices1 and building systems that the ,secretary considers appropriate regarding building plug load and other energy uses4 7#d7 ,economic considerations ,in establishing and revising building code targets under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall consider the economic feasibility of achieving the proposed targets established under this section and the potential costs and savings for consumers and building owners1 including a return on investment analysis4 7c7 ,technical assistance to model building energy code-,setting and standard development organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 on a timely basis1 provide technical assistance to model building energy code-setting and standard development organizations consistent with the goals of this section4 7#b7 ,assistance ,the assistance shall include1 as requested by the organizations1 technical assistance in-- 7,a7 evaluating code or standards proposals or revisions2 7,b7 building energy analysis and design tools2 7,c7 building demonstrations2 7,d7 developing definitions of energy use intensity and building types for use in model building energy codes to evaluate the efficiency impacts of the model building energy codes2 7,e7 performance-based standards2 7,f7 evaluating economic considerations under subsection 7b77#d72 and 7,g7 developing model building energy codes by ,indian tribes in accordance with tribal law4 7#c7 ,amendment proposals ,the ,secretary may submit timely model building energy code amendment proposals to the model building energy code-setting and standard development organizations1 with supporting evidence1 sufficient to enable the model building energy codes to meet the targets established under subsection 7b77#b74 7#d7 ,analysis methodology ,the ,secretary shall make publicly available the entire calculation methodology 7including input assumptions and data7 used by the ,secretary to estimate the energy savings of code or standard proposals and revisions4 7d7 ,determination 7#a7 ,revision of model building energy codes ,if the provisions of the ,,iecc or ,,ashrae ,standard #ij4a regarding building energy use are revised1 the ,secretary shall make a preliminary determination not later than #ij days after the date of the revision1 and a final determination not later than #ae months after the date of the revision1 on whether or not the revision will-- 7,a7 improve energy efficiency in buildings compared to the existing model building energy code2 and 7,b7 meet the applicable targets under subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,codes or standards not meeting targets 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary makes a preliminary determination under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 that a code or standard does not meet the targets established under subsection 7b77#b71 the ,secretary may at the same time provide the model building energy code or standard developer with proposed changes that would result in a model building energy code that meets the targets and with supporting evidence1 taking into consideration-- 7i7 whether the modified code is technically feasible and life-cycle cost effective2 7ii7 available appliances1 technologies1 materials1 and construction practices2 and 7iii7 the economic considerations under subsection 7b77#d74 7,b7 ,incorporation of changes 7i7 ,in general ,on receipt of the proposed changes1 the model building energy code or standard developer shall have an additional #bgj days to accept or reject the proposed changes of the ,secretary to the model building energy code or standard for the ,secretary to make a final determination4 7ii7 ,final determination ,a final determination under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on the modified model building energy code or standard4 7e7 ,administration ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 publish notice of targets and supporting analysis and determinations under this section in the ,federal ,register to provide an explanation of and the basis for such actions1 including any supporting modeling1 data1 assumptions1 protocols1 and cost-benefit analysis1 including return on investment2 and 7#b7 provide an opportunity for public comment on targets and supporting analysis and determinations under this section4 7f7 ,voluntary codes and standards ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 any model building code or standard established under section #cjd shall not be binding on a ,state1 local government1 or ,indian tribe as a matter of ,federal law4 4 ,b ,worker training and capacity building #aaa4 ,building training and assessment centers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide grants to institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 and ,tribal ,colleges or ,universities 7as defined in section #caf7;b7 of that ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b777 to establish building training and assessment centers-- 7#a7 to identify opportunities for optimizing energy efficiency and environmental performance in buildings2 7#b7 to promote the application of emerging concepts and technologies in commercial and institutional buildings2 7#c7 to train engineers1 architects1 building scientists1 building energy permitting and enforcement officials1 and building technicians in energy-efficient design and operation2 7#d7 to assist institutions of higher education and ,tribal ,colleges or ,universities in training building technicians2 7#e7 to promote research and development for the use of alternative energy sources and distributed generation to supply heat and power for buildings1 particularly energy-intensive buildings2 and 7#f7 to coordinate with and assist ,state-accredited technical training centers1 community colleges1 ,tribal ,colleges or ,universities1 and local offices of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture and ensure appropriate services are provided under this section to each region of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,coordination and nonduplication 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall coordinate the program with the industrial research and assessment centers program and with other ,federal programs to avoid duplication of effort4 7#b7 ,collocation ,to the maximum extent practicable1 building1 training1 and assessment centers established under this section shall be collocated with ,industrial ,assessment ,centers4 7c7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #aab4 ,career skills training 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall pay grants to eligible entities described in subsection 7b7 to pay the ,federal share of associated career skills training programs under which students concurrently receive classroom instruction and on-the-job training for the purpose of obtaining an industry-related certification to install energy efficient buildings technologies1 including technologies described in section #cjg7;b77#c7 of the ,energy ,conservation and ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhcf7;b77#c774 7b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to obtain a grant under subsection 7a71 an entity shall be a nonprofit partnership described in section #aga7;e77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #biaf7;e77#b77;,b77ii774 7c7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of carrying out a career skills training program described in subsection 7a7 shall be #ej percent4 7d7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,ii ,industrial efficiency and competitiveness ,a ,manufacturing energy efficiency #bja4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subtitle are-- 7#a7 to reform and reorient the industrial efficiency programs of the ,department of ,energy2 7#b7 to establish a clear and consistent authority for industrial efficiency programs of the ,department2 7#c7 to accelerate the deployment of technologies and practices that will increase industrial energy efficiency and improve productivity2 7#d7 to accelerate the development and demonstration of technologies that will assist the deployment goals of the industrial efficiency programs of the ,department and increase manufacturing efficiency2 7#e7 to stimulate domestic economic growth and improve industrial productivity and competitiveness2 and 7#f7 to strengthen partnerships between ,federal and ,state governmental agencies and the private and academic sectors4 #bjb4 ,future of ,industry program 7a7 ,in general ,section #deb of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaaa7 is amended by striking the section heading and inserting the following3 ,future of ,industry program4 7b7 ,definition of energy service provider ,section #deb7;a7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaaa7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b73 7#c7 ,energy service provider ,the term energy service provider means any business providing technology or services to improve the energy efficiency1 power factor1 or load management of a manufacturing site or other industrial process in an energy-intensive industry1 or any utility operating under a utility energy service project4 4 7c7 ,industrial research and assessment centers ,section #deb7;e7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaaa7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a771 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 1 including assessments of sustainable manufacturing goals and the implementation of information technology advancements for supply chain analysis1 logistics1 system monitoring1 industrial and manufacturing processes1 and other purposes2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,coordination 7,a7 ,in general ,to increase the value and capabilities of the industrial research and assessment centers1 the centers shall-- 7i7 coordinate with ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,centers of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7ii7 coordinate with the ,building ,technologies ,program of the ,department of ,energy to provide building assessment services to manufacturers2 7iii7 increase partnerships with the ,national ,laboratories of the ,department of ,energy to leverage the expertise and technologies of the ,national ,laboratories for national industrial and manufacturing needs2 7iv7 increase partnerships with energy service providers and technology providers to leverage private sector expertise and accelerate deployment of new and existing technologies and processes for energy efficiency1 power factor1 and load management2 7v7 identify opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7vi7 promote sustainable manufacturing practices for small- and medium-sized manufacturers4 7#c7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall provide funding for-- 7,a7 outreach activities by the industrial research and assessment centers to inform small- and medium-sized manufacturers of the information1 technologies1 and services available2 and 7,b7 coordination activities by each industrial research and assessment center to leverage efforts with-- 7i7 ,federal and ,state efforts2 7ii7 the efforts of utilities and energy service providers2 7iii7 the efforts of regional energy efficiency organizations2 and 7iv7 the efforts of other industrial research and assessment centers4 7#d7 ,workforce training 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall pay the ,federal share of associated internship programs under which students work with or for industries1 manufacturers1 and energy service providers to implement the recommendations of industrial research and assessment centers4 7,b7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of carrying out internship programs described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be #ej percent4 7#e7 ,small business loans ,the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 expedite consideration of applications from eligible small business concerns for loans under the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fca et seq47 to implement recommendations of industrial research and assessment centers established under paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,advanced manufacturing steering committee ,the ,secretary shall establish an advisory steering committee to provide recommendations to the ,secretary on planning and implementation of the ,advanced ,manufacturing ,office of the ,department of ,energy4 4 #bjc4 ,sustainable manufacturing initiative 7a7 ,in general ,part ,e of title ,,iii of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcda7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cgf4 ,sustainable manufacturing initiative 7a7 ,in general ,as part of the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy1 the ,secretary1 on the request of a manufacturer1 shall conduct onsite technical assessments to identify opportunities for-- 7#a7 maximizing the energy efficiency of industrial processes and cross-cutting systems2 7#b7 preventing pollution and minimizing waste2 7#c7 improving efficient use of water in manufacturing processes2 7#d7 conserving natural resources2 and 7#e7 achieving such other goals as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7b7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall carry out the initiative in coordination with the private sector and appropriate agencies1 including the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 to accelerate adoption of new and existing technologies and processes that improve energy efficiency4 7c7 ,research and development program for sustainable manufacturing and industrial technologies and processes ,as part of the industrial efficiency programs of the ,department of ,energy1 the ,secretary shall carry out a joint industry-government partnership program to research1 develop1 and demonstrate new sustainable manufacturing and industrial technologies and processes that maximize the energy efficiency of industrial plants1 reduce pollution1 and conserve natural resources4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 prec4 #fbja7 is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to part ,e of title ,,iii the following3 ,sec4 #cgf4 ,sustainable manufacturing initiative4 4 #bjd4 ,conforming amendments 7a7 ,section #ajf of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehaa7 is repealed4 7b7 ,sections #aca1 #acb1 #acc1 #bajc1 and #bajg of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcdh1 #fcdi1 #fcej1 #acdec1 #acdef7 are repealed4 7c7 ,section #baja7;a7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acdea7;a77 is amended in the third sentence by striking sections #bajb1 #bajc1 #bajd1 #baje1 #bajf1 #bajg1 and #bajh and inserting sections #bajb1 #bajd1 #baje1 #bajf1 and #bajh of this ,act and section #cgf of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act14 ,b ,supply ,star #baa4 ,supply ,star ,the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act is amended by inserting after section #cbd;,a 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbid;a7 the following3 #cbd;,b4 ,supply ,star ,program 7a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,department of ,energy a ,supply ,star program to identify and promote practices1 recognize companies1 and1 as appropriate1 recognize products that use highly efficient supply chains in a manner that conserves energy1 water1 and other resources4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the program described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with other appropriate agencies2 and 7#b7 coordinate efforts with the ,energy ,star program established under section #cbd;,a4 7c7 ,duties ,in carrying out the ,supply ,star program described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 promote practices1 recognize companies1 and1 as appropriate1 recognize products that comply with the ,supply ,star program as the preferred practices1 companies1 and products in the marketplace for maximizing supply chain efficiency2 7#b7 work to enhance industry and public awareness of the ,supply ,star program2 7#c7 collect and disseminate data on supply chain energy resource consumption2 7#d7 develop and disseminate metrics1 processes1 and analytical tools 7including software7 for evaluating supply chain energy resource use2 7#e7 develop guidance at the sector level for improving supply chain efficiency2 7#f7 work with domestic and international organizations to harmonize approaches to analyzing supply chain efficiency1 including the development of a consistent set of tools1 templates1 calculators1 and databases2 and 7#g7 work with industry1 including small businesses1 to improve supply chain efficiency through activities that include-- 7,a7 developing and sharing best practices2 and 7,b7 providing opportunities to benchmark supply chain efficiency4 7d7 ,evaluation ,in any evaluation of supply chain efficiency carried out by the ,secretary with respect to a specific product1 the ,secretary shall consider energy consumption and resource use throughout the entire lifecycle of a product1 including production1 transport1 packaging1 use1 and disposal4 7e7 ,grants and ,incentives 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award grants or other forms of incentives on a competitive basis to eligible entities1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for the purposes of-- 7,a7 studying supply chain energy resource efficiency2 and 7,b7 demonstrating and achieving reductions in the energy resource consumption of commercial products through changes and improvements to the production supply and distribution chain of the products4 7#b7 ,use of information ,any information or data generated as a result of the grants or incentives described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be used to inform the development of the ,supply ,star ,program4 7f7 ,training ,the ,secretary shall use funds to support professional training programs to develop and communicate methods1 practices1 and tools for improving supply chain efficiency4 7g7 ,effect of impact on climate change ,for purposes of this section1 the impact on climate change shall not be a factor in determining supply chain efficiency4 7h7 ,effect of outsourcing of ,american jobs ,for purposes of this section1 the outsourcing of ,american jobs in the production of a product shall not count as a positive factor in determining supply chain efficiency4 7i7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjad through #bjbc4 4 ,c ,electric motor rebate program #bba4 ,energy saving motor control1 electric motor1 and advanced motor systems rebate program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced motor and drive system ,the term advanced motor and drive system means an electric motor and any required associated electronic control that-- 7,a7 offers variable or multiple speed operation2 7,b7 offers efficiency at a rated full load that is greater than the efficiency described for the equivalent rating in-- 7i7 table #ab-ab of ,national ,electrical ,manufactures ,association 7,,nema ,,mg #a-bjaa72 or 7ii7 section #dca4ddf of ,national ,electrical ,manufactures ,association 7#bjab72 and 7,c7 uses-- 7i7 permanent magnet alternating current synchronous motor technology2 7ii7 electronically commutated motor technology2 7iii7 switched reluctance motor technology2 7iv7 synchronous reluctance motor technology2 or 7v7 such other motor that has greater than #a horsepower and uses a drive systems technology1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,electric motor ,the term electric motor has the meaning given the term in section #dca4ab of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act74 7#c7 ,qualified product ,the term qualified product means-- 7,a7 a new constant speed electric motor control that-- 7i7 is attached to an electric motor2 and 7ii7 reduces the energy use of the electric motor by not less than #e percent2 and 7,b7 commercial or industrial machinery or equipment that-- 7i7 is manufactured and incorporates an advanced motor and drive system that has greater than #a horsepower into a redesigned machine or equipment that did not previously make use of the advanced motor and drive system2 or 7ii7 was previously used and placed back into service in calendar year #bjad or #bjae that upgrades the existing machine or equipment with an advanced motor and drive system4 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a program to provide rebates for expenditures made by qualified entities for the purchase and installation of qualified products4 7c7 ,qualified entities ,a qualified entity under this section shall be-- 7#a7 in the case of a qualified product described in subsection 7a77#c77;,a71 the purchaser of the qualified product for whom the qualified product is installed2 and 7#b7 in the case of a qualified product described in subsection 7a77#c77;,b771 the manufacturer of the machine or equipment that incorporated the advanced motor and drive system into the machine or equipment4 7d7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a rebate under this section1 a qualified entity shall submit to the ,secretary or an entity designated by the ,secretary an application and certification in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including demonstrated evidence that the qualified entity purchased a qualified product and-- 7,a7 in the case of a qualified product described in subsection 7a77#c77;,a7-- 7i7 demonstrated evidence that the qualified entity installed the qualified product in calendar year #bjad or #bjae2 7ii7 demonstrated evidence that the qualified product reduces motor energy use by not less than #e percent1 in accordance with procedures approved by the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 the serial number1 manufacturer1 and model number from the nameplate of the installed motor of the qualified entity on which the qualified product was installed2 and 7,b7 in the case of a qualified product described in subsection 7a77#c77;,b7-- 7i7 demonstrated evidence that the manufacturer-- 7,i7 redesigned a machine or equipment of a manufacturer that did not previously make use of an advanced motor and drive system2 or 7,,ii7 upgraded a used machine or equipment to incorporate an advanced motor and drive system2 7ii7 demonstrated evidence that the qualified product was sold1 installed1 or placed back into service in calendar year #bjad or #bjae2 and 7iii7 the serial number1 manufacturer1 and model number from the nameplate of the installed motor of the qualified entity with which the advanced motor and drive system is integrated4 7#b7 ,authorized amount of rebate ,the ,secretary may provide to a qualified entity that has satisfied the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 a rebate the amount of which shall be equal to the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,a7 the nameplate rated horsepower of-- 7i7 the electric motor to which the new constant speed electric motor control is attached2 7ii7 the new electric motor that replaced a previously installed electric motor2 or 7iii7 the advanced electric motor control system2 and 7,b7 #be4 7#c7 ,maximum aggregate amount ,no entity shall be entitled to aggregate rebates under this section in excess of #bej1jjj4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad and #bjae1 to remain available until expended4 ,d ,transformer rebate program #bca4 ,energy efficient transformer rebate program 7a7 ,definition of qualified transformer ,in this section1 the term qualified transformer means a transformer that meets or exceeds the ,national ,electrical ,manufacturers ,association 7,,nema7 ,premium ,efficiency designation1 calculated to #b decimal points1 as having #cj percent fewer losses than the ,,nema ,,tp-#a-bjjb efficiency standard for a transformer of the same number of phases and capacity1 as measured in kilovolt-amperes4 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjad1 the ,secretary shall establish a program under which rebates are provided for expenditures made by owners of industrial or manufacturing facilities1 commercial buildings1 and multifamily residential buildings for the purchase and installation of a new energy efficient transformers4 7c7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a rebate under this section1 an owner shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including demonstrated evidence that the owner purchased a qualified transformer4 7#b7 ,authorized amount of rebate ,for qualified transformers1 rebates1 in dollars per kilovolt-ampere 7referred to in this paragraph as k,v,a7 shall be-- 7,a7 for #c-phase transformers-- 7i7 with a capacity of not greater than #aj k,v,a1 #ae2 7ii7 with a capacity of not less than #aj k,v,a and not greater than #ajj k,v,a1 the difference between #ae and the quotient obtained by dividing-- 7,i7 the difference between-- 7aa7 the capacity of the transformer in k,v,a2 and 7bb7 #aj2 by 7,,ii7 #i2 and 7iii7 with a capacity greater than or equal to #ajj k,v,a1 #e2 and 7,b7 for single-phase transformers1 #ge percent of the rebate for a #c-phase transformer of the same capacity4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad and #bjae1 to remain available until expended4 7e7 ,termination of effectiveness ,the authority provided by this section terminates effective ,december #ca1 #bjae4 ,,iii ,federal agency energy efficiency #cja4 ,adoption of information and communications technology power savings techniques by ,federal agencies 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cfj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 shall issue guidance for ,federal agencies to employ advanced tools promoting energy efficiency and energy savings through the use of information and communications technologies1 including computer hardware1 operation and maintenance processes1 energy efficiency software1 and power management tools4 7b7 ,reports on plans and savings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the issuance of the guidance under subsection 7a71 each ,federal agency shall submit to the ,secretary a report that describes-- 7#a7 the plan of the agency for implementing the guidance within the agency2 and 7#b7 estimated energy and financial savings from employing the tools and processes described in subsection 7a74 #cjb4 ,availability of funds for design updates ,section #ccjg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7h7 as subsections 7e7 through 7i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,availability of funds for design updates 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 for any project for which congressional approval is received under subsection 7a7 and for which the design has been substantially completed but construction has not begun1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services may use appropriated funds to update the project design to meet applicable ,federal building energy efficiency standards established under section #cje of the ,energy ,conservation and ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhcd7 and other requirements established under section #ccab4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the use of funds under paragraph 7#a7 shall not exceed #abe percent of the estimated energy or other cost savings associated with the updates as determined by a life cycle cost analysis under section #edd of the ,national ,energy ,conservation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbed74 4 #cjc4 ,federal data center consolidation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator for the ,office of ,e-,government and ,information ,technology within the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall develop and publish a goal for the total amount of planned energy and cost savings and increased productivity by the ,federal ,government through the consolidation of ,federal data centers during the #e-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 which shall include a breakdown on a year-by-year basis of the projected savings and productivity gains4 7b7 ,administration ,nothing in this section applies to the ,high ,performance ,computing ,modernization ,program 7,,hpcmp7 of the ,department of ,defense4 ,,iv ,miscellaneous #dja4 ,offset ,section #dbb7;f7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjhb7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjac and #bjad2 7#e7 #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae2 and 7#f7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjah4 4 #djb4 ,budgetary effects ,the budgetary effects of this ,act1 for the purpose of complying with the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj1 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ,budgetary ,effects of ,,paygo ,legislation for this ,act1 submitted for printing in the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairman of the ,senate ,budget ,committee1 provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage4 #djc4 ,advance appropriations required ,the authorization of amounts under this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act shall be effective for any fiscal year only to the extent and in the amount provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 ,july #ca1 #bjac ,read the second time and placed on the calendar