Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013
Latest action · Nov 5, 2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7830-7831)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedNov 5, 2013
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, with respect to promotion of the conservation and efficient use of energy and water, and the use of renewable resources, by the federal government, to authorize each agency to use measures provided by law to meet energy efficiency and conservation mandates and laws, including through utility energy service contracts.
Authorizes the term of such a contract to have a contract period that extends beyond 10 years, but prohibits such term from exceeding 25 years.
Requires the contract conditions to include requirements for measurement, verification, and performance assurances or guarantees of the savings.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Nov 5, 2013 to Dec 12, 2013, with 2 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IN | Daniel Coats | Original | Nov 5, 2013 |
| R-TN | Lamar Alexander | Original | Nov 5, 2013 |
| D-DE | Christopher A. Coons | Dec 12, 2013 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 5, 2013Introduced in Senate
- Nov 5, 2013Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7830-7831)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 3587 | Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013 | Related bill | Nov 22, 2013 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Nov 5, 2013Introduced in Senate
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