,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ejja ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #aj1 #bjbj,mr4 ,cardin introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg to fund job-creating improvements in energy and resiliency for ,federal buildings managed by the ,general ,services ,administration1 to enable a portfolio of clean buildings by #bjcj1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,gsa ,resilient1 ,energy ,efficient1 and ,net-,zero ,building ,jobs ,act of #bjbj or the ,,green ,building ,jobs ,act of #bjbj4 #b4 ,federal building leasing 7a7 ,in general ,section #dce of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjia7 is amended to read as follows3 #dce4 ,leasing 7a7 ,definition of lessor ,in this section1 the term lessor means any individual1 firm1 partnership1 limited liability company1 trust1 association1 ,state1 unit of local government1 or legal entity that is the rightful owner of a property leased to the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,leasing requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 effective beginning on the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,green ,building ,jobs ,act of #bjbj1 no ,federal agency shall enter into a contract to lease space unless-- 7,a7 the space is for a building or space in a building that-- 7i7 in the most recent year1 has earned the ,energy ,star label under the ,energy ,star program established by section #cbd;,a of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbid;a72 and 7ii7 has obtained or will obtain as a required performance specification a green building certification consistent with recommendations of the ,administrator based on the review of high-performance building certification systems carried out by the ,administrator pursuant to section #dcf7;h72 and 7,b7 the contract includes-- 7i7 a requirement for the lessor of the building to disclose data on consumption of utilities 7energy and water7-- 7,i7 for the portion of the building occupied by the agency2 and 7,,ii7 that is provided by the lessor through submetering or an alternative method identified by the ,administrator for buildings lacking submeters2 and 7ii7 #a or more mechanisms to ensure that the lessor of the building takes reasonable steps to maintain the requirements of the building described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,location ,in determining the geographic location of a space to lease under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall not use as a criterion the presence or absence of buildings in that location that have an ,energy ,star label described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7 or a green building certification described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii74 7c7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a ,federal agency may enter into a contract to lease space that does not meet a requirement described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 if-- 7,a7 no other space is available that can meet that requirement within a reasonable period and meet the functional requirements of the agency1 including locational needs2 7,b7 the agency proposes to remain in a building or a space in a building-- 7i7 that the agency has occupied previously2 and 7ii7 less than #ej percent of the leasable space of which is leased by the ,federal ,government2 7,c7 the agency proposes to lease a building or space in a building of historical1 architectural1 or cultural significance 7as defined in section #ccjf7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7,d7 the lease is for not more than #aj1jjj gross square feet of space in a building less than #ej percent of the leasable space of which is leased by the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,waiver approval 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,federal agency may enter into a contract under paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7i7 7,i7 the agency submits a request to the ,federal ,director of the ,office of ,federal ,high-,performance ,green ,buildings indicating the basis for the request under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,,ii7 the ,federal ,director of that ,office approves the request2 and 7ii7 in the case of a waiver under subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a71 the contract includes the requirements described in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 which-- 7,i7 in the case of a waiver under subparagraph 7,a7 of that paragraph1 shall be required to be implemented prior to occupancy of the building or space in the building by the ,federal agency2 and 7,,ii7 in the case of a waiver under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of that paragraph1 shall be required to be implemented not later than #a year after the ,federal agency signs the contract4 7,b7 ,contract requirements 7i7 ,definition of nonbenchmarked space ,in this subparagraph1 the term nonbenchmarked space means a building or space in a building for which owners cannot access whole building utility consumption data1 including buildings-- 7,i7 that are located in ,states that do not require utilities to provide1 and utilities do not provide1 such aggregated information to multitenant building owners2 and 7,,ii7 the tenants of which do not provide energy consumption information to the commercial building owner in response to a request from that owner4 7ii7 ,requirements ,the requirements referred to in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 are the following3 7,i7 ,the building or space in a building-- 7aa7 meets the requirement described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a77i72 or 7bb7 is renovated for all feasible energy efficiency and conservation improvements that will be cost effective over the life of the lease 7including any optional and reasonably anticipated extensions or renewals of the lease71 including improvements in lighting1 windows1 heating1 ventilation1 and air conditioning systems and controls4 7,,ii7 ,the building or space in a building is-- 7aa7 benchmarked under a nationally recognized1 online1 and free benchmarking program1 and the benchmark is publicly disclosed2 or 7bb7 a nonbenchmarked space4 7,,iii7 ,in the case of a building or space in a building that is a nonbenchmarked space1 the ,federal agency provides to the building owner1 or authorizes the owner to obtain from the utility1 the energy consumption data of the space to enable benchmarking of the building4 7,c7 ,incorporation of assistance into lease ,in the case of a contract to lease space that receives a waiver under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,administrator may-- 7i7 include in the relevant lease procurement documents a statement about the availability of financial incentives and technical assistance under the pilot program established under subsection 7g72 or 7ii7 7,i7 incorporate into the terms of the lease with the lessor any financial incentive or technical assistance provided to that lessor under that pilot program2 and 7,,ii7 if subclause 7,i7 is carried out1 extend the deadline required under subparagraph 7,a77ii77,i74 7d7 ,revision of ,federal ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,green ,building ,jobs ,act of #bjbj1 the ,administrator shall revise ,part #ajb-gc7;c7 of the ,federal ,management ,regulation and ,part #egj of the ,general ,services ,administration ,acquisition ,manual1 as appropriate1 to reflect the requirements of this section4 7e7 ,report ,the ,administrator shall annually publish on the website of the ,general ,services ,administration a report on the aggregate compliance of all leased buildings and spaces in buildings held by the ,general ,services ,administration with the most recent version of the ,guiding ,principles for ,sustainable ,federal ,buildings4 7f7 ,compliance improvement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,green ,building ,jobs ,act of #bjbj1 the ,administrator shall develop and implement a policy to improve lessor compliance with energy efficiency provisions of leases1 including by considering a variety of approaches4 7g7 ,incentive pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a pilot program to provide financial incentives for lessors to achieve an ,energy ,star label under the ,energy ,star program established by section #cbd;,a of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbid;a7 in a building-- 7,a7 in which space is leased to a ,federal agency2 and 7,b7 7i7 in which the total space leased by the ,federal ,government is less than #ej percent of the leasable space of the building2 7ii7 that is of historical1 architectural1 or cultural significance 7as defined in section #ccjf7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7iii7 for which a waiver is granted under subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,diversity ,in carrying out the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall ensure-- 7,a7 a diversity in the buildings and spaces owned by lessors provided financial assistance under that paragraph1 including buildings with multiple1 separate leases that individually do not trigger requirements under this ,act2 and 7,b7 geographical diversity1 including the representation of rural areas4 7#c7 ,technical assistance ,as part of the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may provide technical assistance1 directly or through contracts1 to lessors receiving financial assistance under that pilot program4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #ej1jjj1jjj to carry out this subsection1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,report on realty services ,section #ajb7;b7 of the ,better ,buildings ,act of #bjae 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjfb7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,,green ,building ,jobs ,act of #bjbj1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,general ,services ,administration1 a report on the implementation of paragraph 7#c71 including-- 7,a7 the results of the policies and practices described in that paragraph1 including the number of leases implementing the measures described in that paragraph2 7,b7 a description of any barriers to achieving greater energy and water efficiency2 and 7,c7 recommendations to address those barriers4 4 #c4 ,energy and water efficiency1 net-zero1 and zero emission vehicle infrastructure goals 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-adj2 #aba ,stat4 #afjg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddb4 ,energy and water efficiency goals 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 the ,administrator shall1 for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj-- 7#a7 reduce average building energy intensity 7as measured in ,british thermal units per gross square foot7 at ,,gsa facilities by #b4e percent each fiscal year so that the average building energy intensity of ,,gsa facilities is reduced by #be percent or greater by #bjcj1 relative to the average building energy intensity of ,,gsa facilities in fiscal year #bjah2 7#b7 improve water use efficiency and management at ,,gsa facilities by reducing average potable water consumption intensity 7as measured in gallons per gross square foot7-- 7,a7 by #ed percent by fiscal year #bjcj1 relative to the average water consumption of ,,gsa facilities in fiscal year #bjjg2 and 7,b7 through reductions of #b percent each fiscal year2 7#c7 reduce industrial1 landscaping1 and agricultural water consumption at ,,gsa facilities 7as measured in gallons7-- 7,a7 by #bj percent by fiscal year #bjcj1 relative to the industrial1 landscaping1 and agricultural water consumption of ,,gsa facilities in fiscal year #bjah2 and 7,b7 through reductions of #b percent each fiscal year2 and 7#d7 to the maximum extent practicable1 carry out paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 in a manner that is lifecycle cost effective4 7b7 ,energy and water intensive facility exclusions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may exclude from the requirements under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 as applicable1 any ,,gsa facility in which energy- or water-intensive activities are carried out4 7#b7 ,report ,the ,administrator shall include in the report submitted to the ,secretary of ,energy under section #edh7;a7 of the ,national ,energy ,conservation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbeh7;a77 a list identifying each ,,gsa facility excluded under paragraph 7#a7 and a statement of whether the exclusion is on the basis of energy-intensive activities1 water-intensive activities1 or both energy- and water-intensive activities4 7c7 ,alternative metric for measuring potable water consumption intensity 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may develop an alternative metric for measuring potable water consumption intensity under subsection 7a77#b71 including by using occupancy1 building use type1 or other attributes relevant to potable water use and potential for efficiency4 7#b7 ,original metric ,if the ,administrator develops an alternative metric under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall not cease tracking and reporting potable water consumption intensity in gallons per gross square foot4 7d7 ,stringent goals ,in the case of a conflict between a goal established under subsection 7a7 and a ,federal energy or water intensity goal established under section #edc7;a7 of the ,national ,energy ,conservation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbec7;a77 with respect to ,,gsa facilities1 the ,administrator shall apply the more stringent goal4 7e7 ,private sector financing priority 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall prioritize projects in which ,federal funds will be used to leverage private sector financing using public-private partnerships1 including through energy savings performance contracts and other mechanisms4 7#b7 ,analysis ,the ,administrator shall select priority projects under paragraph 7#a7 on the basis of analysis that ensures a maximum beneficial use of private finance for the project4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #ejj1jjj1jjj to carry out this section and section #ddc1 to remain available until expended1 including-- 7#a7 to supplement project budgets beyond cost-effective and minimum efficiency requirements2 7#b7 for onsite or community renewable energy and energy storage and other approaches to reduce total carbon footprints of ,,gsa facilities2 7#c7 to achieve embodied carbon reductions on new construction and major renovation projects2 and 7#d7 for pilot testing of new construction and retrofit technologies that may help achieve net-zero energy and net-zero carbon 7as those terms are defined in section #ddc7;a774 #ddc4 ,net-zero goals 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,allowed carbon offset ,the term allowed carbon offset means an allowed carbon offset as defined by the ,federal ,director of the ,office of ,federal ,high-,performance ,green ,buildings4 7#b7 ,allowed offsite renewable energy source ,the term allowed offsite renewable energy source means an allowed offsite renewable energy source as defined by the ,federal ,director of the ,office of ,federal ,high-,performance ,green ,buildings-- 7,a7 including requirements for district energy systems1 community sources1 and purchase options2 and 7,b7 taking into consideration an efficiency-first strategy1 optimization of carbon impact1 and ensuring accountability4 7#c7 ,net-zero carbon 7,a7 ,in general ,the term net-zero carbon means1 with respect to a highly energy-efficient building 7as determined by the ,administrator7 or group of highly energy-efficient buildings1 a building or group of buildings of which1 for not less than #a year1 the carbon emissions resulting from building operations1 as described in subparagraph 7,b71 are equal to or less than the carbon emissions avoided or offset1 as described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,carbon emissions from building operations ,carbon emissions resulting from building operations-- 7i7 shall include carbon related to energy consumption from onsite and offsite sources2 and 7ii7 may include other sources of emissions1 such as occupant transportation1 water1 waste1 and embodied carbon of materials4 7,c7 ,carbon emissions avoided or offset ,carbon emissions avoided or offset-- 7i7 shall include carbon associated with exports of renewable energy generated on site2 and 7ii7 may include allowed offsite renewable energy sources and allowed carbon offsets4 7#d7 ,net-zero energy 7,a7 ,in general ,the term net-zero energy means1 with respect to a highly energy-efficient building 7as determined by the ,administrator71 a building for which1 on a source energy basis1 the annual delivered energy is less than or equal to the sum obtained by adding the onsite renewable exported energy and the allowed offsite renewable energy sources4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,a highly energy-efficient building is net-zero energy if it is located within a group of buildings for which1 when treated as a unit1 on a source energy basis1 the annual delivered energy is less than or equal to the sum obtained by adding the onsite renewable exported energy and the allowed offsite renewable energy sources4 7#e7 ,net-zero waste building ,unless otherwise defined by the ,federal ,director of the ,office of ,federal ,high-,performance ,green ,buildings1 the term net-zero waste building means a building operated to reduce1 reuse1 recycle1 compost1 or recover solid waste streams that result in zero waste disposal to landfills or incinerators 7except for hazardous and medical waste74 7#f7 ,net-zero water building 7,a7 ,in general ,unless otherwise defined by the ,federal ,director of the ,office of ,federal ,high-,performance ,green ,buildings1 the term net-zero water building means a building that-- 7i7 maximizes alternative water sources2 7ii7 minimizes wastewater discharge2 and 7iii7 returns water to the original water source such that1 for a #a-year period1 the water consumption volume is equivalent to the sum obtained by adding the volume of alternative water use and the water returned to the original source during that #a-year period4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,a building is a net-zero water building if it is located within a group of buildings that1 when treated as a unit1 meet the requirements described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a74 7#g7 ,scope #a greenhouse gas emissions ,the term scope #a greenhouse gas emissions means direct emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the ,federal agency1 such as vehicles and equipment1 stationary sources1 onsite landfills1 wastewater treatment facilities1 and fugitive emissions4 7#h7 ,scope #b greenhouse gas emissions ,the term scope #b greenhouse gas emissions means indirect emissions resulting from the generation of electricity1 heat1 or steam purchased by a ,federal agency4 7b7 ,establishment ,subject to subsection 7c71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj1 reduce aggregate portfolio-wide scope #a greenhouse gas emissions and scope #b greenhouse gas emissions 7as measured in ,,mtco#b-;equivalents7 at ,,gsa facilities by at least #d percent each fiscal year1 so that the aggregate portfolio-wide scope #a greenhouse gas emissions and scope #b greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by not less than #dj percent by fiscal year #bjcj relative to the aggregate portfolio-wide scope #a greenhouse gas emissions and scope #b greenhouse gas emissions at ,,gsa facilities in fiscal year #bjah2 and 7#b7 ensure that1 in the case of the construction of a new ,,gsa facility with more than #aj1jjj gross square feet-- 7,a7 for which a prospectus is submitted during the period of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 not less than #ej percent of cumulative gross floor area and not less than #be percent of cumulative building projects are designed to perform as net-zero energy buildings in operation1 and1 if feasible1 net-zero carbon buildings1 net-zero water buildings1 and net-zero waste buildings2 7,b7 for which a prospectus is submitted during the period of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 not less than #ij percent of cumulative gross floor area and not less than #de percent of cumulative building projects are designed to perform as net-zero energy buildings in operation and1 if feasible1 net-zero carbon buildings1 net-zero water buildings1 and net-zero waste buildings2 and 7,c7 for which a prospectus is submitted in fiscal year #bjca or any fiscal year thereafter1 not less than #ajj percent of cumulative gross floor area and not less than #ajj percent of cumulative building projects are designed to perform as net-zero energy buildings in operation and1 if feasible1 net-zero carbon buildings1 net-zero water buildings1 and net-zero waste buildings4 7c7 ,building exclusion 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may exclude from the requirements of subsection 7b77#a7 any new ,,gsa facility for which net-zero energy is technically infeasible4 7#b7 ,report ,the ,administrator shall include in the report submitted to the ,secretary of ,energy under section #edh7;a7 of the ,national ,energy ,conservation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbeh7;a77 a list identifying each ,,gsa facility excluded under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,innovative building technologies ,in carrying out subsection 7b71 the ,administrator may use lifecycle cost effective 7including the cost of carbon7 innovative building technologies1 including onsite energy storage1 all-electric buildings1 building-grid integration technologies1 electric construction vehicles1 and other technologies4 7e7 ,private sector financing priority ,in carrying out renovation projects under this section1 the ,administrator shall prioritize projects in which ,federal funds will be used to leverage private sector financing using public-private partnerships1 including through energy savings performance contracts and other mechanisms4 7f7 ,funds ,the ,administrator shall use a portion of the funds made available under section #ddb7;f7 to carry out this section4 #ddd4 ,zero emission vehicle infrastructure goals 7a7 ,annual goals ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 develop annual goals for deployment of zero emission vehicle infrastructure1 including electric vehicle supply equipment1 at ,,gsa facilities such that by ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 at least #ej percent of ,,gsa facilities with #bjj or more daily employees and visitors offer zero emission vehicle charging or fueling2 and 7#b7 develop guidance to ensure progress towards those annual goals4 7b7 ,plan ,the ,administrator shall prepare a detailed plan-- 7#a7 to achieve the goals described in subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#b7 that identifies particular ,,gsa facilities or campuses as priority facilities or campuses1 as applicable1 at which to achieve those goals1 including by considering demand for zero emission vehicle charging and fueling1 locations of zero emission vehicle fleets of the ,general ,services ,administration and tenant ,federal agencies1 locations relevant to ,state zero emission vehicle charging and fueling needs1 geographical gaps in zero emission vehicle charging infrastructure1 availability of incentives1 and other factors4 7c7 ,inclusion in projects ,the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that appropriate zero emission vehicle infrastructure1 including electric vehicle supply equipment and electric vehicle infrastructure1 are included in1 with respect to a ,,gsa facility-- 7#a7 any prospectus for a construction1 alteration1 or lease project2 7#b7 any prospectus for an alteration of a leased building2 7#c7 any contract for parking lot paving or repaving2 and 7#d7 any other appropriate project4 7d7 ,private sector financing ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator is encouraged to use funds to leverage private sector financing if doing so is advantageous to the ,general ,services ,administration4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report describing the progress made in meeting the goals described in subsection 7a77#a74 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #ej1jjj1jjj-- 7#a7 to achieve the zero emission vehicle infrastructure goals developed under subsection 7a77#a71 including through projects in support of those goals2 and 7#b7 for the cost of any additional employees1 contractors1 and training needed to support those goals4 #dde4 ,deep energy retrofit goals 7a7 ,definition of deep energy retrofit project ,in this section1 the term deep energy retrofit project means a project that-- 7#a7 reduces the energy consumption of a ,,gsa facility by not less than #ce percent as compared to the energy consumption of the ,,gsa facility before the project2 7#b7 moves a facility toward net-zero energy 7as defined in section #ddc7;a772 and 7#c7 may include water efficiency and distributed energy resources4 7b7 ,establishment ,subject to the availability of appropriated funds1 the ,administrator shall1 for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj1 obligate funds for deep energy retrofit projects that1 in total1 are carried out at not less than #c percent of ,,gsa facilities1 which shall represent not less than #e percent of the total square footage of all ,,gsa facilities4 7c7 ,renovations ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 seek to coordinate deep energy retrofit projects with other building renovations and capital projects2 and 7#b7 in conducting preplanning for a prospective capital project1 evaluate the appropriateness1 and the costs and benefits1 of including a deep energy retrofit project4 7d7 ,private sector financing priority 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall prioritize projects in which ,federal funds will be used to leverage private sector financing using public-private partnerships1 including through energy savings performance contracts and other mechanisms4 7#b7 ,analysis ,the ,administrator shall select priority projects under paragraph 7#a7 on the basis of analysis that ensures a maximum beneficial use of private finance for the project4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-adj2 #aba ,stat4 #adid7 is amended by adding after the item relating to section #dda the following3 ,sec4 #ddb4 ,energy and water efficiency goals4,sec4 #ddc4 ,net-zero goals4,sec4 #ddd4 ,zero emission vehicle infrastructure goals4,sec4 #dde4 ,deep energy retrofit goals4 4 #d4 ,resilient and healthy buildings 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-adj2 #aba ,stat4 #afjg7 7as amended by section #c7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddf4 ,resilient and healthy buildings 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,flood risk area 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the term flood risk area means-- 7i7 an area delineated by an elevation of #b feet above the #ajj-year floodplain2 and 7ii7 an area delineated by an elevation equal to the #ejj-year floodplain4 7,b7 ,climate science ,in applying the definition of the term flood risk area for purposes of carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall consider current climate science in identifying the elevation of the #ajj-year and #ejj-year floodplain4 7#b7 ,resilience ,the term resilience means the ability to adapt to changing conditions and withstand and rapidly recover from disruption due to an emergency4 7b7 ,flood protection ,for any construction or rehabilitation project administered by the ,administrator1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 determine whether there is a flood risk area in the location of the project2 and 7#b7 in the case of a positive determination under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 to the extent possible1 avoid new construction in the flood risk area2 and 7,b7 if new construction cannot be avoided under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 ensure that the new construction will-- 7,i7 raise all essential services #e feet above the applicable floodplain2 and 7,,ii7 include a design for quick recovery in a flooding event2 7ii7 rehabilitate existing buildings located in the flood risk area to better withstand flood risk2 and 7iii7 develop a flood vulnerability assessment and mitigation plan to protect life and property4 7c7 ,resilience metrics ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 pilot test metrics to measure and improve the resilience of ,,gsa facilities1 including the physical aspects of the facilities1 the health and wellness of occupants of the facilities1 and communities and systems serving or served by the facilities2 and 7#b7 in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 consider emerging resilience tools and rating systems for resilience1 including building-grid optimization4 7d7 ,green infrastructure ,the ,administrator shall prioritize the use of appropriate green infrastructure features on federally owned property-- 7#a7 to improve stormwater and wastewater management2 7#b7 to alleviate onsite and offsite flooding and water quality impacts2 and 7#c7 to reduce and mitigate risks of climate change to ,,gsa facilities and proximate communities4 7e7 ,operating buildings for health 7#a7 ,metrics and data ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 implement human-centric metrics and measurement tools to improve the indoor environmental qualities1 including air and water quality1 that support improved health and wellness of ,federal employees2 and 7,b7 collect1 manage1 and analyze the data generated by the metrics and tools implemented under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,strategic plan ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,green ,building ,jobs ,act of #bjbj1 the ,administrator shall develop and make publicly available a strategic plan for the design1 construction1 and operation of ,,gsa facilities that-- 7,a7 is based on the data described in paragraph 7#a77;,b72 7,b7 provides for implementation of priority practices by the end of fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7,c7 may provide for phased implementation of additional effective practices4 7#c7 ,administration ,in carrying out paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 consider emerging occupant-centric environmental health monitoring tools and building control systems for improved health and wellness1 including approaches such as measurement of accumulated daily circadian light dosage1 surveys of occupant satisfaction and perceptions1 assessments of physical activity1 social interaction1 and mobility1 and measurement of reduced exposure to contaminants in air and drinking water2 7,b7 incorporate strategies to reduce risk of transmission of viruses and other pathogens2 and 7,c7 7i7 benchmark health and well-being management performance to leadership standards2 and 7ii7 include in certification activities the strategies and performance measures considered and used under this subsection as tools to monitor and improve outcomes4 7f7 ,guidance2 training ,the ,administrator1 acting through the ,federal ,director of the ,office of ,federal ,high-,performance ,green ,buildings1 may issue guidance and provide training to implement this section4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #cjj1jjj1jjj to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-adj2 #aba ,stat4 #adid7 7as amended by section #c7;b77 is amended by adding after the item relating to section #dde the following3 ,sec4 #ddf4 ,resilient and healthy buildings4 4 #e4 ,federal building improvements 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of ,general ,services4 7#b7 ,,gsa facility ,the term ,,gsa facility has the meaning given the term in section #dja of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjfa74 7b7 ,energy efficiency improvements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall carry out energy efficiency improvements to ,,gsa facilities1 including-- 7,a7 actionable energy projects identified in the most recent energy and water evaluation for a facility conducted under section #edc7;f77#c7 of the ,national ,energy ,conservation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbec7;f77#c77 that are life-cycle cost-effective2 7,b7 additional measures to support the goals of each of sections #ddb through #ddd of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-adj72 7,c7 additional measures to support activities under section #dde of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-adj72 and 7,d7 combining projects to reduce cost1 administration1 or implementation time1 or otherwise add value4 7#b7 ,leveraging private sector funds 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out improvements under paragraph 7#a7 in a fiscal-year period1 the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 use not less than the amount made available under paragraph 7#c7 for that fiscal year to leverage private sector financing using public-private partnerships1 including through energy savings performance contracts and other mechanisms4 7,b7 ,performance requirement ,any public-private partnership entered into pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a performance component that ensures effective use of funds1 lasting energy and cost savings1 and job creation4 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this subsection #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #f4 ,clean energy contracting 7a7 ,long-,term contracts for renewable energy 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,cogeneration facility ,the term cogeneration facility has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gif74 7,b7 ,renewable energy source ,the term renewable energy source has the meaning given the term renewable energy in section #bjc7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeheb7;b774 7#b7 ,contracts ,the ,administrator of ,general ,services may enter into a contract-- 7,a7 for the acquisition of energy generated from renewable energy sources or from cogeneration facilities2 and 7,b7 notwithstanding section #eja7;b77#a77;,b7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the term of which is not more than #cj years4 7b7 ,performance contracting 7#a7 ,authority to enter into contracts ,section #hja7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,energy ,conservation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbhg7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,in carrying out and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,in carrying out 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,general ,services ,administration ,notwithstanding subtitle ,i of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services may accept1 retain1 sell1 or transfer1 and apply the proceeds of the sale or transfer of1 any energy and water incentive1 rebate1 grid service revenue1 or credit 7including a renewable energy certificate7 to fund a contract under this title4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 7,i7 establish a ,federal agency policy that limits the maximum contract term under subparagraph 7,d7 to a period shorter than #be years2 or 7,,ii7 limit the total amount of obligations under energy savings performance contracts or other private financing of energy savings measures2 and 7ii7 in the case of the ,general ,services ,administration1 limit the recognition of operation and maintenance savings associated with systems modernized or replaced with the implementation of energy conservation measures1 water conservation measures1 or any combination of energy conservation measures and water conservation measures4 4 7#b7 ,payment of costs ,section #hjb of the ,national ,energy ,conservation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbhg;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,any amount paid by a ,federal agency and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,any amount paid by a ,federal agency other than the ,general ,services ,administration 2 7,b7 in subsection 7a7 7as so designated71 by striking 7and related operation and maintenance expenses7 and inserting 1 including related operations and maintenance expenses2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,general ,services ,administration ,any amount paid by the ,general ,services ,administration pursuant to any contract entered into under this title may be paid only from funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,general ,services ,administration for the payment of energy1 water1 or wastewater treatment expenses1 including related operations and maintenance expenses4 4 7#c7 ,definitions ,section #hjd of the ,national ,energy ,conservation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbhg;c7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 as subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7iii7 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through means-- in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,energy savings 7,a7 ,in general ,the term energy savings means-- 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,,gsa inclusions ,with respect to the ,general ,services ,administration1 the term energy savings includes-- 7i7 the use1 sale1 or transfer of any energy and water incentive1 rebate1 grid service revenue1 or credit 7including a renewable energy certificate72 and 7ii7 any revenue generated from a reduction in energy or water use1 more efficient waste recycling1 or additional energy generated from more efficient equipment4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by striking #eea and inserting #eea1 which includes1 in the case of a measure taken by the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 a measure that is applied to a ,federal building that involves energy consuming devices and required support structures4 #g4 ,recommendations 7a7 ,definition of ,administrator ,in this section1 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 acting through the ,federal ,director of the ,office of ,high-,performance ,green ,buildings4 7b7 ,sustainability and resilience ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality1 shall develop recommendations for sustainability and resilience at hospitals and health care facilities1 including by-- 7#a7 incorporating building and health sciences research related to health and wellness2 7#b7 identifying relevant metrics2 7#c7 prioritizing proven strategies2 7#d7 referencing1 as appropriate1 criteria in the ,guiding ,principles for ,sustainable ,federal ,buildings2 and 7#e7 developing corresponding recommended contract provisions and other templates for use in procurement4 7c7 ,compliance with ,guiding ,principles for ,sustainable ,federal ,buildings ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,director of the ,federal ,energy ,management ,program1 and the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality1 shall develop recommendations for systems1 including customized ,energy ,star ,portfolio ,manager fields and dashboards1 for use by ,federal facilities in tracking compliance and progress of new and existing buildings with the ,guiding ,principles for ,sustainable ,federal ,buildings1 including by considering-- 7#a7 campus1 installation1 and portfolio approaches2 7#b7 suggested targets2 and 7#c7 relevant metrics4 7d7 ,study on ,federal ,buildings ,fund lending program ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall make publicly available a report that evaluates and describes the potential efficacy1 costs1 and benefits of a program under which the ,administrator would-- 7#a7 borrow funds from the ,federal ,buildings ,fund for building energy and water efficiency and resilience retrofits1 including through projects that use funds to leverage private sector financing1 including through energy savings performance contracts2 and 7#b7 repay the ,federal ,buildings ,fund from utility savings4 7e7 ,annual reporting on leveraged private financing 7#a7 ,in general ,for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj1 the ,administrator shall include the information described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the annual report prepared by the ,administrator pursuant to section #ebg of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agadc72 and 7,b7 in the annual ,general ,services ,administration ,sustainability ,report and ,implementation ,plan4 7#b7 ,information ,the information referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is1 with respect to the fiscal year covered by a report-- 7,a7 the investment value and number of energy savings performance contracts entered into by the ,administrator2 7,b7 the investment value and number of other forms of public-private partnerships that leverage private sector financing entered into by the ,administrator for energy efficiency projects2 7,c7 for each of the #b fiscal years following the fiscal year covered by the report1 the projected value and number described in each of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7,d7 the total estimated implementation costs and estimated lifecycle cost savings of outstanding energy conservation measures at facilities that meet the criteria described in section #edc7;f77#b77;,b7 of the ,national ,energy ,conservation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbec7;f77#b77;,b772 and 7,e7 recommendations to increase the aggregate benefits and value provided to the ,general ,services ,administration through public-private partnerships with respect to energy efficiency1 renewable energy1 and energy resilience4