would expand geothermal production. 

would promote energy efficiency.

would provide regulatory relief to producers and consumers of alternative fuel.

would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide for a smart energy and water efficiency pilot program.

would establish a loan pilot program for state residential building energy efficiency upgrades.

would improve energy performance in federal buildings.

would amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to encourage the increased use of performance contracting in federal facilities.

would require DOE, in coordination with DOI, to establish a program to provide workforce training and education in sustainable energy at community colleges. 

would determine the budgetary effects of energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts.

would amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to provide guidance on utility energy service contracts used by federal agencies.