To establish a training policy for Department of Defense energy managers.

1. Adds SEC. 316. TRAINING POLICY FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ENERGY MANAGERS at the end of subtitle B of title III

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   (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting "and subsection (b)(3)(B)(i) of this section" after "Annex V to the Convention".

   Inserted: SEC. 316. TRAINING POLICY FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ENERGY MANAGERS.

   Inserted: (a) Establishment of Training Policy.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a training policy for Department of Defense energy managers designated for military installations in order to--

   Inserted: (1) improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities of energy managers by ensuring understanding of existing energy laws, regulations, mandates, contracting options, local renewable portfolio standards, current renewable energy technology options, energy auditing, and options to reduce energy consumption;

   Inserted: (2) improve consistency among energy managers throughout the Department in the performance of their responsibilities;

   Inserted: (3) create opportunities and forums for energy managers to exchange ideas and lessons learned within each military department, as well as across the Department of Defense; and

   Inserted: (4) collaborate with the Department of Energy regarding energy manager training.

   Inserted: (b) Issuance of Policy.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue the training policy for Department of Defense energy managers.

   Inserted: (c) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, or designated representatives of the Secretary, shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the details of the energy manager policy.

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   At the end of subtitle B of title III, add the following:

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