§8259a Energy and water savings measures in congressional buildings

Summary

The Architect of the Capitol must make, update, and carry out a cost‑effective energy and water conservation and management plan for all buildings run by Congress so they meet the energy performance requirements in section 8253(a)(1). The Architect must send that plan to Congress no later than 180 days after August 8, 2005. "Plan" means the energy and management plan. "Congressional buildings" means facilities run by Congress. The plan must say how projects are judged by life‑cycle cost, schedule full energy and water surveys for every congressional building every 5 years, describe how to install cost‑effective improvements, report results of a study on submetering, and include simple how‑to guides for each Member and congressional employer. Each year the Architect must report to Congress on spending and estimated savings for each building, on projects, and on future priorities to meet these requirements.