Repeal of Fossil Fuel Restrictions for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations
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This rule delays the compliance date for new energy performance standards for federal buildings, allowing more time for review of related guidance and policies. Federal agencies constructing or renovating buildings will not need to meet these energy efficiency standards until September 1, 2026. This may impact the planning and execution of federal building projects that would otherwise need to adhere to stricter fossil fuel consumption requirements.
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Key Changes
- Compliance date for new energy performance standards delayed until September 1, 2026
- Federal agencies not required to meet stricter fossil fuel consumption requirements immediately
- DOE is reviewing related guidance and policies
Obligations
What this law requires
Federal agencies constructing or renovating buildings must ensure compliance with energy performance standards as outlined in 10 CFR Part 433 and 10 CFR Part 435, once the compliance date is no longer stayed.
Federal agencies must remain informed about new guidance and policies from the Department of Energy regarding energy performance standards for federal buildings, as these will affect future construction and renovation projects.
Federal agencies must be prepared to implement energy performance standards for newly constructed or majorly renovated federal buildings starting from the effective date of the regulations post compliance date.
Federal agencies must petition for a downward adjustment to energy performance standards if applicable, following the procedures outlined in the regulations.