Energy efficiency standards requiring federal buildings to phase out fossil fuels would be repealed under
The 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act established a timeline for eliminating fossil fuel energy consumption in new and renovated federal buildings by fiscal 2030. Previous benchmarks called for a 55% reduction by 2010, a 65% reduction by 2015, an 80% reduction by 2020, and a 90% reduction by 2025.
The bill would repeal the statutory timeline and associated regulations implemented by the Energy Department.
Under the bill, the department would have to issue new or revised regulations within 180 days of ...