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42 U.S. Code § 17064. Smart building acceleration
(a) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Department
The term “Department” means the Department of Energy.
(2) Program
The term “program” means the Federal Smart Building Program established under subsection (b)(1).
(3) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy.
(4) Smart buildingThe term “smart building” means a building, or collection of buildings, with an energy system that—
(A)
is flexible and automated;
(B)
has extensive operational monitoring and communication connectivity, allowing remote monitoring and analysis of all building functions;
(C)
takes a systems-based approach in integrating the overall building operations for control of energy generation, consumption, and storage;
(D)
communicates with utilities and other third-party commercial entities, if appropriate;
(E)
protects the health and safety of occupants and workers; and
(F)
incorporates cybersecurity best practices.
(5) Smart building acceleratorThe term “smart building accelerator” means an initiative that is designed to demonstrate specific innovative policies and approaches—
(A)
with clear goals and a clear timeline; and
(B)
that, on successful demonstration, would accelerate investment in energy efficiency.