energy savings
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term “energy savings” means—
(A) a reduction in the cost of energy, water, or wastewater treatment, from a base cost established through a methodology set forth in the contract, used in an existing Federal building (as defined in section 8259 of this title) as a result of—
(i) the lease or purchase of operating equipment, improvements, altered operation and maintenance, or technical services;
(ii) the increased efficient use of existing energy sources by cogeneration or heat recovery, excluding any cogeneration process for other than a Federal building (as defined in section 8259 of this title); or
(iii) the increased efficient use of existing water sources in either interior or exterior applications;
(B) the increased efficient use of an existing energy source by cogeneration or heat recovery;
(C) if otherwise authorized by Federal or State law (including regulations), the sale or transfer of electrical or thermal energy generated on-site from renewable energy sources or cogeneration, but in excess of Federal needs, to utilities or non-Federal energy users;
(D) the increased efficient use of existing water sources in interior or exterior applications;
(E) the use, sale, or transfer of any energy and water incentive, rebate, grid services revenue, or credit (including a renewable energy certificate); and
(F) any revenue generated from a reduction in energy or water use, more efficient waste recycling, or additional energy generated from more efficient equipment.
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- 2020–present42 U.S.C. § 8287CThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter
The term “energy savings” means—
(A) a reduction in the cost of energy, water, or wastewater treatment, from a base cost established through a methodology set forth in the contract, used in an existing federally owned building or buildings or other federally owned facilities as a result of—
(i) the lease or purchase of operating equipment, improvements, altered operation and maintenance, or technical services;
(ii) the increased efficient use of existing energy sources by cogeneration or heat recovery, excluding any cogeneration process for other than a federally owned building or buildings or other federally owned facilities; or
(iii) the increased efficient use of existing water sources in either interior or exterior applications;
(B) the increased efficient use of an existing energy source by cogeneration or heat recovery;
(C) if otherwise authorized by Federal or State law (including regulations), the sale or transfer of electrical or thermal energy generated on-site from renewable energy sources or cogeneration, but in excess of Federal needs, to utilities or non-Federal energy users; and
(D) the increased efficient use of existing water sources in interior or exterior applications.
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- 2007–202042 U.S.C. § 8287CThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter
The term “energy savings” means a reduction in the cost of energy, from a base cost established through a methodology set forth in the contract, utilized in an existing federally owned building or buildings or other federally owned facilities as a result of—
(A) the lease or purchase of operating equipment, improvements, altered operation and maintenance, or technical services; or
(B) the increased efficient use of existing energy sources by cogeneration or heat recovery, excluding any cogeneration process for other than a federally owned building or buildings or other federally owned facilities.
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- 1994–200442 U.S.C. § 8287CThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter
The term “energy savings” means a reduction in the cost of energy, water, or wastewater treatment, from a base cost established through a methodology set forth in the contract, used in an existing federally owned building or buildings or other federally owned facilities as a result of—
(A) the lease or purchase of operating equipment, improvements, altered operation and maintenance, or technical services;
(B) the increased efficient use of existing energy sources by cogeneration or heat recovery, excluding any cogeneration process for other than a federally owned building or buildings or other federally owned facilities; or
(C) the increased efficient use of existing water sources in either interior or exterior applications.
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- 2004–200742 U.S.C. § 8287CThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter