§2162a Promoting maximum efficiency in operation of Capitol Power Plant

Summary

The Architect of the Capitol must run the Capitol Power Plant’s steam boilers and chiller plant as efficiently as possible to reduce carbon emissions and lower operating costs. They must adjust steam pressures, boiler and chiller operation, and water temperatures to match changing demand, including seasonal changes, not later than 30 days after December 19, 2007. The Architect must check the meters for accuracy and fix them as needed not later than 90 days after December 19, 2007. All requirements must be finished and a report on actions taken and energy savings sent not later than 180 days after December 19, 2007 to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), the Committee on House Administration (House), and the Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate).