Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2015

1/11/2023, 1:27 PM

Congressional Summary of S 723

Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2015

This bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to make explicit that utility energy service contracts (UESCs) may have a contract period of up to 25 years. UESCs are contracts that allow utilities to provide federal agencies with energy and water efficiency improvements and demand reduction services.

UESC conditions must include requirements for measurement, verification, and performance assurances or guarantees of the savings.

Current Status of Bill S 723

Bill S 723 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2015. Bill S 723 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2015.  Bill S 723's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of April 30, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 723

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 723

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Energy efficiency and conservationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementPublic utilities and utility ratesService industriesWater use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 723

Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2015A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to provide guidance on utility energy service contracts used by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2015
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