§ 8259a. Energy and water savings measures in congressional buildings
(a)
In general
The Architect of the Capitol—
(1)
shall develop, update, and implement a cost-effective energy conservation and management plan (referred to in this section as the “plan”) for all facilities administered by Congress (referred to in this section as “congressional buildings”) to meet the energy performance requirements for Federal buildings established under section
8253
(a)(1) of this title; and
(b)
Plan requirements
The plan shall include—
(1)
a description of the life cycle cost analysis used to determine the cost-effectiveness of proposed energy efficiency projects;
(2)
a schedule of energy surveys to ensure complete surveys of all congressional buildings every 5 years to determine the cost and payback period of energy and water conservation measures;
(3)
a strategy for installation of life cycle cost-effective energy and water conservation measures;
(c)
Annual report
The Architect of the Capitol shall submit to Congress annually a report on congressional energy management and conservation programs required under this section that describes in detail—