S. 1274 — Introduced in Senate

II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1274 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2015 Ms. Hirono introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to authorize Federal agencies to enter into long-term contracts for the acquisition of energy. 1. Contracts for federal purchases of energy Part 3 of title V of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act is amended by adding after section 553 (42 U.S.C. 8259b) the following: 554. Long-term contracts for energy (a) In general Notwithstanding section 501(b)(1)(B) of title 40, United States Code, a contract for the acquisition of renewable energy or energy from cogeneration facilities for the Federal Government may be made for a period not to exceed 30 years. (b) Standardized energy purchase agreement Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, acting through the Federal Energy Management Program, shall publish a standardized energy purchase agreement setting forth commercial terms and conditions that agencies may use to acquire renewable energy or energy from cogeneration facilities. (c) Technical assistance The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to assist agencies in implementing this section. .