Explanation...

The graph to the left is showing the real-time demand graph for a utility facility in Madison, SD. Note: The time on the graph is central time.

Federal Buildings - Energy Policy Act of 2005

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (H.R. 6), was signed into law by President Bush on August 8, 2005. Subtitle A of H.R. 6, Federal Programs, reestablishes a number of Federal agency goals and contains relevant, amended portions of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA).

Section 102 extends the annual federal energy reduction goal of 2% from FY 2006 to FY 2015, and amends the reporting baseline from 1985 to 2003. It includes provisions for federal agencies to retain savings achieved through energy and water savings. DOE is charged with recommending new requirements for federal energy performance for fiscal years 2016 through 2025 by Dec. 13, 2014.

Section 103 directs federal agencies to meter electricity use in all federal buildings by Oct. 1, 2012, using advanced meters or metering devices that provide data at least daily. Within 6 months of DOE-established guidelines, agencies must submit a plan for how they will implement the metering process, including designated personnel responsible and metering devices to be employed.

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