SEC. 548. LEASED FEDERAL BUILDINGS.

In leasing buildings for its own use or that of another Federal agency, each Federal agency shall give appropriate preference to buildings which use solar heating and cooling equipment or other renewable energy sources or which otherwise minimize life cycle

costs.

[42 U.S.C. 8258]

SEC. 549. BUDGET TREATMENT OF ENERGY CONSERVING IMPROVEMENTS BY FEDERAL AGENCIES.

Each Federal agency, in the preparation and submission of its requests to the Congress for appropriations, and authorizations for appropriations, for any fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, shall specifically set forth and identify in a separate line item or items—

(1) the funds requested for retrofit measures to be undertaken under this part; and

(2) the portion of any other funds requested which represent to the maximum extent practicable the initial costs of construction or renovation attributable to capital equipment for energy conservation or the utilization of solar energy and other renewable energy sources.

[42 U.S.C. 8259]

SEC. 550. REPORTS.

Each Federal agency shall periodically furnish the Secretary with full and complete information on its activities under this part, and the Secretary shall annually submit to the Congress a comprehensive report on all activities under this part and on the progress made toward achievement of the objectives of this part.

[42 U.S.C. 8260]

SEC. 551. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary not to exceed $2,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, to enable him to perform the analytical and administrative functions vested in him under this part.

[42 U.S.C. 8261]

PART 4-FEDERAL PHOTOVOLTAIC UTILIZATION

SEC. 561. SHORT TITLE OF PART.

This part may be cited as the "Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Act".

[42 U.S.C. 8201 note]

SEC. 562. DEFINITIONS.

For purposes of this part

(1) The term "Federal facility" means any building, structure, or fixture or part thereof which is owned by the United States or any Federal agency or which is held by the United States or any Federal agency under a lease-acquisition agreement under which the United States or a Federal agency will receive fee simple title under the terms of such agreement without further negotiation. Such term also applies to facilities related to programs administered by Federal agencies.

(2) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Energy. [42 U.S.C. 8271]

SEC. 563. PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY PROGRAM.

There is hereby established a photovoltaic energy commercialization program for the accelerated procurement and installation of photovoltaic solar electric systems for electric production in Federal facilities.

[42 U.S.C. 8272]

SEC. 564. PURPOSE OF PROGRAM.

The purpose of the program established by section 563 is to

(1) accelerate the growth of a commercially viable and competitive industry to make photovoltaic solar electric systems available to the general public as an option in order to reduce national consumption of fossil fuel;

(2) reduce fossil fuel costs to the Federal Government;

(3) stimulate the general use within the Federal Government of methods for the minimization of life cycle costs; and

(4) develop performance data on the program established by section 563.

[42 U.S.C. 8273]

SEC. 565. ACQUISITION OF SYSTEMS.

The program established by section 563 shall provide for the acquisition of photovoltaic solar electric systems and associated storage capability by the Secretary for their use by Federal agencies, and for the acquisition of such systems and associated capability by Federal agencies for their own use in cases where the authority to make such acquisition has been delegated to the agency involved by the Secretary. The acquisition of photovoltaic solar electric systems shall be at an annual level substantial enough to allow use of low-cost production techniques by suppliers of such systems. The Secretary (or other Federal agency acting under delegation from the Secretary) is authorized to make such acquisitions through the use of multiyear contracts. Authority under this part to enter into acquisition contracts shall be only to the extent as may be provided in advance in appropriation Acts.

[42 U.S.C. 8274]

SEC. 566. ADMINISTRATION.

The Secretary shall administer the program established under section 563 and shall

(1) consult with the Secretary of Defense to insure that the installation and purchase of photovoltaic solar electric systems pursuant to this part shall not interfere with defense-related activities;

(2) prescribe such requirements as may be appropriate to monitor and assess the performance and operation of photovoltaic electric systems installed pursuant to this part; and

(3) report annually to the Congress on the status of the program.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not be subject to the requirements of section 553 of title 5, United States Code, in the performance of his functions under this part.

[42 U.S.C. 8275]

SEC. 567. SYSTEM EVALUATION AND PURCHASE PROGRAM.

(a) PROGRAM.--The Secretary shall establish, within 60 days after the date of the enactment of this part, a photovoltaic systems evaluation and purchase program to provide such systems as are required by the Federal agencies to carry out this part. In acquiring photovoltaic solar electric systems under this part, the Secretary (or other Federal agency acting under delegation from the Secretary) shall insure that such systems reflect to the maximum extent practicable the most advanced and reliable technologies and shall schedule purchases in a manner which will stimulate the early development of a permanent low-cost private photovoltaic production capability in the United States, and to stimulate the private sector market for photovoltaic power systems. The Secretary and other Federal agencies acting under delegation from the Secretary shall, subject to the availability of appropriated funds, procure not more than 30 megawatts of photovoltaic solar electric systems during fiscal years ending September 30, 1979, September 30, 1980, and September 30, 1981.

(b) OTHER PROCUREMENT.-Nothing in this part shall preclude any Federal agency from directly procuring a photovoltaic solar electric system (in lieu of obtaining one under the program under subsection (a)), except that any such Federal agency shall consult with the Secretary before procuring such a system.

[42 U.S.C. 8276]

SEC. 568. ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

(a) ESTABLISHMENT.-There is hereby established an advisory committee to assist the Secretary in the establishment and conduct of the programs established under this part.

(b) MEMBERSHIP.-Such committee shall be composed of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Administrator of the General Services Administration, the Secretary of Transportation, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the Postmaster General, and such other persons as the Secretary deems necessary. The Secretary shall appoint such other nongovernmental persons to the extent necessary to assure that the membership of the committee will be fairly balanced in terms of the point of view represented and the functions to be performed by the committee.

(c) TERMINATION.-The advisory committee shall terminate October 1, 1981.

[42 U.S.C. 8277]

SEC. 569. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

For the purposes of this part, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary not to exceed $98,000,000, for the period beginning October 1, 1978, and ending September 30, 1981.

[42 U.S.C. 8278]

TITLE VI-ADDITIONAL ENERGY-RELATED

MEASURES

PART 1-INDUSTRIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY REPORTING SEC. 601. INDUSTRIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY REPORTING.

(a) IDENTIFICATION OF MAJOR ENERGY CONSUMERS.-Section 373 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6343) is amended

(1) in the first sentence by inserting "(a)" before "Within"; (2) by striking out the second sentence thereof; and

(3) by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection:

"(b) Within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall identify each corporation which consumes at least one trillion British thermal units of energy per year and which is within a major energy-consuming industry identified under subsection (a).".

(b) REPORTS.-[Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act which appears in this compilation, by adding a new section 375.] PART 2-STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLANS

SEC. 621. STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLANS.

[Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6325(d)).]

SEC. 622. SUPPLEMENTAL STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLANS. [Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.]

SEC. 623. REPORT ON COORDINATION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS.

Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Congress a report on the coordination of Federal energy conservation programs involving State and local government.

[42 U.S.C. 6321 note]

PART 3—MINORITY ECONOMIC IMPACT

SEC. 641. MINORITY ECONOMIC IMPACT.

(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF MINORITY ECONOMIC IMPACT.— [Amends title II of the Department of Energy Organization Act which appears in this compilation, by adding a new section 211.] PART 4-CONSERVATION OF NATIONAL COAL RESOURCES SEC. 661. MAJOR FUEL BURNING STATIONARY SOURCE. [Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.]

PART 5-STUDIES

SEC. 681. OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLES.

[Amends title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.]

SEC. 682. BICYCLE STUDY.

(a) FINDINGS.-The Congress recognizes that bicycles are the most efficient means of transportation, represent a viable commuting alternative to many people, offer mobility at speeds as fast as that of cars in urban areas, provide health benefit through daily exercise, reduce noise and air pollution, are relatively inexpensive, and deserve consideration in a comprehensive national energy plan.

(b) STUDY.-Not more than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall complete a study of the energy conservation of potential bicycle transportation, determine institutional, legal, physical, and personal obstacles to increased bicycle use, establish a target for bicycle use in commuting, and develop a comprehensive program to meet these goals. In developing the program, consideration should be given to educational programs, Federal demonstrations, planning grants, and construction grants. The Secretary of Transportation shall submit a report to the President and to the Congress containing the results of such a study.

[23 U.S.C. 217 note]

SEC. 683. SECOND LAW EFFICIENCY STUDY.

(a) STUDY.—(1) The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Director of the National Bureau of Standards and such other agencies as he deems necessary, shall conduct a study of the relevance to energy conservation programs of the use of the concept of energy efficiency as being the ratio of the minimum available work necessary for accomplishing a given task to the available work in the actual fuel used to accomplish that task.

(b) REPORT.-A report on the study under subsection (a) shall be submitted to the Congress within 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act. The programs to be covered by such study include

(1) energy conservation programs authorized in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, the Energy Conservation and Production Act, and this Act;

(2) appropriate Federal programs in energy research, development, and demonstration.

(c) CONTRACT PROCEDURE.-Any contract in connection with the study or report under this section shall be made by advertising and shall be in accordance with procedures established under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act.

[42 U.S.C. 6345 note]

PART 6-TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

SEC. 691. DEFINITION OF ADMINISTRATOR.

[Amends section 3 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6202(1)).]