Metering of energy use

Section 543(e)(1) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8253(e)(1)) is amended to read as follows:

(1)

Deadlines

(A)By October 1, 2012, in accordance with guidelines established by the Secretary under paragraph (2), all Federal buildings shall, for the purposes of efficient use of energy and reduction in the cost of energy used in such buildings, be metered. Each agency shall use, to the maximum extent practicable, advanced meters or advanced metering devices for electricity, primary fuels, including natural gas and petroleum-based fuels, steam, and chilled water, that provide data at least daily and that measure at least hourly consumption of electricity in the Federal buildings of the agency. Such data shall be incorporated into existing Federal energy tracking systems and made available to Federal facility managers. (B)By October 1, 2008, metering meeting the requirements of subparagraph (A) shall apply to— (i)buildings on which construction commenced after the date of enactment of this Act; (ii)existing buildings with more than 100,000 square feet of enclosed space; and (iii)existing buildings that use large amounts of energy per square foot such as process energy facilities, health care facilities, and data centers. (C)The Secretary shall include in the guidelines under paragraph (2) criteria for determining which buildings and facilities are subject to subparagraph (B)(iii). (D)The Secretary shall provide for a 6 month extension of the deadline under subparagraph (B) based on cost-justification criteria, as determined by Secretary.