Reliable Federal infrastructure Act
Summary
The "Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act" aims to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards established under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. This includes striking subparagraph (D) from Section 305(a)(3) of the Act and related conforming amendments to the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The bill intends to remove specific energy efficiency mandates for federal buildings.
Expected Effects
If enacted, the bill would eliminate revised Federal building energy efficiency performance standards. This would remove the requirement for federal buildings to adhere to specific energy efficiency benchmarks set by the repealed standards. The implementation of the Energy Conservation and Production Act would proceed as if these standards never existed.
Potential Benefits
- Potential reduction in construction and renovation costs for federal buildings due to less stringent energy efficiency requirements.
- Increased flexibility in building design and material selection for federal projects.
- Possible short-term economic benefits for industries that may not meet the repealed standards.
- Streamlined federal building project approvals by removing energy efficiency compliance hurdles.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential increase in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from federal buildings.
- Reduced progress towards national energy conservation goals.
- Possible negative impact on the development and adoption of innovative energy-efficient technologies.
- Contradicts broader efforts to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's alignment with the US Constitution is primarily related to Congress's enumerated powers under Article I, Section 8, which grants them the power to regulate commerce and control federal property. The repeal of energy efficiency standards falls within Congress's authority to manage federal buildings and set related policies. However, the bill does not directly implicate any specific constitutional rights or protections.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).