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S 2137 — Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.

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Summary

Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019 This bill revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, and the federal government, including by encouraging energy efficiency in residential, commercial, federal, or school buildings; energy-efficient technologies and processes for industrial applications; sustainable manufacturing; energy-efficient electric motors or transformers; or federal use of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies.

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The amendment adds a new section to the Federal Energy Management Program and modifies definitions in the Energy Conservation and Production Act. Specifically, it requires the insertion of paragraph headings for defined terms and reorganizes the numbering of certain paragraphs. Additionally, it introduces a new definition for "major renovation," describing it as a significant modification to a building's energy systems. These changes help clarify and structure the legal definitions associated with energy management practices.

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2137 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
2137 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
2137 To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes.
263 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
2137 [Report No.
116-143] To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes.
Bennet, and Mr.
Bennet, Mr.
Warner) introduced the following bill;
Warner, Ms.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes.
Warren, and Mr.
King) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources October 23, 2019 Reported by Ms.
Murkowski, with amendments [Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes.
8253) is amended by adding at the end the following:
8253) (as amended by section 301) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(h) Federal Energy Management Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a program, to be known as the `Federal Energy Management Program' (referred to in this subsection as the `Program'), to facilitate the implementation by the Federal Government of cost-effective energy and water management and energy-related investment practices-- ``(A) to coordinate and strengthen Federal energy and water resilience;
``(hi) Federal Energy Management Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a program, to be known as the `Federal Energy Management Program' (referred to in this subsection as the `Program'), to facilitate the implementation by the Federal Government of cost-effective energy and water management and energy-related investment practices-- ``(A) to coordinate and strengthen Federal energy and water resilience;
(a) Definitions.--Section 303 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C.
<DELETED> (a) Definitions.--Section 303 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C.
6832) is amended-- (1) in each of paragraphs (1) through (16), by inserting a paragraph heading, the text of which is comprised of the term defined in that paragraph;
6832) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) in each of paragraphs (1) through (16), by inserting a paragraph heading, the text of which is comprised of the term defined in that paragraph;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (16) as paragraphs (3), (4), (6), (7), (8), (10), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (9), (17), (5), and (2), respectively, and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order;
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (16) as paragraphs (3), (4), (6), (7), (8), (10), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (9), (17), (5), and (2), respectively, and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) by inserting after paragraph (10) (as so redesignated) the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(11) Major renovation.--The term `major renovation' means a modification of the energy systems of a building that is sufficiently extensive to ensure that the entire building can achieve compliance with applicable energy standards for new buildings, as established by the Secretary.''.</DELETED> (a) Definitions.--Section 303 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C.
and (3) by inserting after paragraph (10) (as so redesignated) the following:
6832) (as amended by section 101(a)) is amended-- (1) in each of paragraphs (1) through (13), (15), and (16), by inserting a paragraph heading, the text of which is comprised of the term defined in that paragraph;
``(11) Major renovation.--The term `major renovation' means a modification of the energy systems of a building that is sufficiently extensive to ensure that the entire building can achieve compliance with applicable energy standards for new buildings, as established by the Secretary.''.
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (13) and (15) through (18) as paragraphs (3), (4), (6), (7), (8), (10), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), (9), (5), (2), (11), and (12), respectively, and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order;
and (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) (as so redesignated) the following:
``(13) Major renovation.--The term `major renovation' means a modification of the energy systems of a building that is sufficiently extensive to ensure that the entire building can achieve compliance with applicable energy standards for new buildings, as established by the Secretary.''.
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Calendar No.
263 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
2137 [Report No.
116-143] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ October 23, 2019 Reported with amendments
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The bill amends definitions related to building energy codes and updates certification requirements for state and tribal building energy efficiency codes.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6832

    The term “voluntary building energy code” means a building energy code developed and updated through a consensus process among interested persons, such as that used by the Council of American Building Officials; the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers; or other appropriate organizations. → The term `model building energy code' means a voluntary building energy code or standard developed and updated by interested persons, such as the code or standard developed by-- (A) the Council of American Building Officials, or its legal successor, International Code Council, Inc.; (B) the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers; or (C) other appropriate organizations.

    The definition of 'voluntary building energy code' is updated to a more specific definition that includes recognized organizations.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6833

    Each State shall certify to the Secretary that it has reviewed the provisions of its residential building code regarding energy efficiency and made a determination as to whether it is appropriate for such State to revise such residential building code provisions to meet or exceed CABO Model Energy Code, 1992. → Not later than 2 years after the date of publication of a revision to a model building energy code, each State or Indian tribe shall certify whether the State or Indian tribe, respectively, has reviewed and updated the energy provisions of the building code of the State or Indian tribe, respectively.

    The requirement changes from a focus on the CABO Model Energy Code to a general update requirement based on any revisions to model building energy codes.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6833

    If a State makes a determination under paragraph (1) that it is not appropriate for such State to revise its residential building code, such State shall submit to the Secretary, in writing, the reasons for such determination, and such statement shall be available to the public.

    The requirement for a state to submit reasons for not revising the building code is removed.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6833

    The Secretary shall permit extensions of the deadlines for the certification requirements under subsections (a) and (b) if a State can demonstrate that it has made a good faith effort to comply with such requirements and that it has made significant progress in doing so.

    The provision allowing extensions for certification requirements based on good faith effort is removed.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6833

    The Secretary shall validate the certification of a State or Indian tribe within 90 days after certification to ensure compliance with updated energy codes.

    A new requirement is introduced mandating the Secretary to validate state or tribal certifications of compliance with energy codes.

Action History

  1. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 116-143.

  2. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 116-143.

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.

  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  5. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-335.

  6. Introduced in Senate

  7. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2137 do?
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019 This bill revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, and the federal government, including by encouraging energy efficiency in residential, commercial, federal, or school buildings; energy-efficient technologies and processes for industrial applications; sustainable manufacturing; energy-efficient electric motors or transformers; or federal use of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies.
Who sponsors S 2137?
S 2137 is sponsored by Portman, Rob (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2137?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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