S.Amdt. 1947

SA 1947. Ms. WARREN (for herself and Mr. Crapo) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 1392, to promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

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(c) Study and Report on Energy Savings Benefits of Operational Efficiency Programs and Services.--

(1) Definition of operational efficiency programs and services.--In this subsection, the term “operational efficiency programs and services” means programs and services that use information and communications technologies (including computer hardware, energy efficiency software, and power management tools) to operate buildings and equipment in the optimum manner at the optimum times.

(2) Study and report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study and issue a report that quantifies the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities, including Federal agencies.

(3) Measurement and verification of energy savings.--The report required under this subsection shall recommend methodologies or protocols for utilities, utility regulators, and Federal agencies to evaluate, measure, and verify energy savings from operational efficiency programs and services.