II 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1187 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2007 Mr. Kerry introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration A BILL To require the Architect of the Capitol to develop a plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the Capitol complex, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality at the complex by December 31, 2020.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Clean Capitol Act of 2007.

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Clean Capitol complex plan

(a)

In general

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Architect of the Capitol shall develop a plan to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide from the Capitol complex, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality at the complex by December 31, 2020. (b)

Methods of reduction

In developing the plan under subsection (a), the Architect of the Capitol shall provide for reductions in carbon dioxide emissions from the Capitol complex through— (1)(A)measures to make the complex more energy efficient; (B)increasing the use of energy conservation measures at the complex; and (C)the use of onsite and offsite renewable sources of energy at the complex; or (2)if none of the measures described in paragraph (1) are practicable, as determined by the Architect of the Capitol, the purchase of carbon dioxide emission offsets for use by the complex.