Subtitle A—United States Capitol Complex
SEC. 501. CAPITOL COMPLEX PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOF FEASIBILITY STUDIES. (a) Studies— The may conduct feasibility studies regarding construction of photovoltaic roofs for the and the .
(b) Report—
Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the shall transmit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration, a report on the results of the feasibility studies and recommendations regarding construction of photovoltaic roofs for the buildings referred to in subsection (a).
(c) Authorization of Appropriations—
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000.
SEC. 502. CAPITOL COMPLEX E-85 REFUELING STATION. (a) Construction— The may construct a fuel tank and pumping system for E-85 fuel at or within close proximity to the Capitol Grounds Fuel Station.
(b) Use—
The E-85 fuel tank and pumping system shall be available for use by all legislative branch vehicles capable of operating with E-85 fuel, subject to such other legislative branch agencies reimbursing the for the costs of E-85 fuel used by such other legislative branch vehicles.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations—
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $640,000 for fiscal year 2008.
SEC. 503. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES IN CAPITOL COMPLEX MASTER PLAN. (a) In General— To the maximum extent practicable, the shall include energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures in the Capitol Complex Master Plan.
(b) Report—
Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, a report on the energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures included in the Capitol Complex Master Plan pursuant to subsection (a).
SEC. 504. PROMOTING MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY IN OPERATION OF CAPITOL POWER PLANT. (a) Steam Boilers- (1) IN GENERAL— The shall take such steps as may be necessary to operate the steam boilers at the Capitol Power Plant in the most energy efficient manner possible to minimize carbon emissions and operating costs, including adjusting steam pressures and adjusting the operation of the boilers to take into account variations in demand, including seasonality, for the use of the system. (2) EFFECTIVE DATE— The Architect shall implement the steps required under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Chiller Plant-
(1) IN GENERAL—
The shall take such steps as may be necessary to operate the chiller plant at the Capitol Power Plant in the most energy efficient manner possible to minimize carbon emissions and operating costs, including adjusting water temperatures and adjusting the operation of the chillers to take into account variations in demand, including seasonality, for the use of the system. (2) EFFECTIVE DATE— The Architect shall implement the steps required under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Meters—
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the shall evaluate the accuracy of the meters in use at the Capitol Power Plant and correct them as necessary.
(d) Report on Implementation—
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the shall complete the implementation of the requirements of this section and submit a report describing the actions taken and the energy efficiencies achieved to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.
SEC. 505. CAPITOL POWER PLANT CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. The first section of the Act of March 4, 1911 (2 U.S.C. 2162; , chapter 285) is amended in the seventh undesignated paragraph (relating to the Capitol Power Plant) under the heading `Public Buildings', under the heading `Under the Department of Interior'— (1) by striking `ninety thousand dollars:' and inserting $90,000.'; and (2) by striking `Provided, That hereafter the' and all that follows through the end of the proviso and inserting the following: