Federal Building Energy Standards Bill

Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act This bill repeals certain energy efficiency performance standards for new federal buildings and federal buildings undergoing major renovations. Specifically, the bill repeals the performance standards that phase out fossil fuel use in such buildings by FY2030. The bill directs the Department of Energy to implement the standards as though such phase-out requirements had never taken effect until it issues regulations with revised performance standards. The bill also specifies that certain systems that certify green buildings may not prohibit federal buildings from obtaining a certification as a green building or high-performance green building solely based on direct or indirect consumption of fossil fuels.

1. This bill removes certain energy efficiency standards for federal buildings. 2. It allows buildings to receive green certifications even if they use fossil fuels. 3. The Secretary of Energy must create new regulations within 180 days. 4. It affects how energy efficiency is measured for federal buildings. 5. Certain existing regulations will no longer apply once this bill is enacted.