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Defense Energy Efficiency Act

12/31/2022, 8:59 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5279

Bill 117 hr 5279, also known as the Defense Energy Efficiency Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of improving energy efficiency within the Department of Defense (DoD). The bill aims to reduce the DoD's reliance on fossil fuels and promote the use of renewable energy sources in order to enhance national security and reduce costs.

Specifically, the Defense Energy Efficiency Act includes provisions for the development and implementation of energy efficiency and conservation measures across DoD facilities and operations. This includes requirements for the use of energy-efficient technologies, the establishment of energy consumption goals, and the implementation of energy management plans.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased research and development efforts to advance energy efficiency technologies within the DoD. This includes funding for research projects aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and increasing the use of renewable energy sources. Overall, the Defense Energy Efficiency Act seeks to enhance the DoD's energy security, reduce its environmental impact, and save taxpayer dollars through improved energy efficiency measures. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards a more sustainable and secure energy future for the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 5279

Defense Energy Efficiency Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to amend the Unified Facilities Criteria relating to military construction planning and design to ensure that DOD building practices and standards incorporate the latest consensus-based codes and standards for energy efficiency and conservation.

Not more than 25% of the funds authorized for FY2022 for DOD planning and design accounts relating to military construction projects may be obligated until DOD certifies that it has initiated the Unified Facilities Criteria amendment process and intends to complete the process by September 1, 2022.

Any DOD Form 1391 submitted after September 1, 2022, must comply with the amended Unified Facilities Criteria. Not later than March 1, 2023, DOD must certify to Congress the completion and full incorporation of the amendments to the Unified Facilities Criteria into military construction planning and design.

DOD must annually review the Unified Facilities Criteria to compare it to industry best practices for energy efficiency and energy conservation.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5279

Bill HR 5279 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2021. Bill HR 5279 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 17, 2021.  Bill HR 5279's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of September 17, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5279

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5279

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5279

To require the Secretary of Defense to update the Unified Facilities Criteria to the most updated energy efficiency codes and standards, and for other purposes.
Defense Energy Efficiency Act
Defense Energy Efficiency Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5279

Joe Neguse
Joe Neguse
ColoradoDemocrat
Kathy Castor
Kathy Castor
FloridaDemocrat

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