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atic evaluation and comparison of alternative building systems; except that in the case of leased buildings, the life cycle cost shall be calculated over the effective remaining term of the lease. (3) The term "preliminary energy a u d i t " means a determination of the energy consumption characteristics of an existing Fed"; eral building, including the size, type, rate of energy consumption and major energy using systems of such building and the climate characterizing the region where such building is located. (4) The term "energy survey" means a procedure to be used in determining energy conservation and cost savings likely to result from appropriate energy conserving maintenance and operating ,; procedures and modifications, including the purchase and installation of particular energy-related fixtures to a Federal building. (5) The term "Federal building" means any building, structure, or facility which is constructed, renovated or leased or purchased "-•'• -• i n whole or in part for use by the United States, and which includes a heating system, a cooling system, or both. (6) The term "construction" means construction and substantial reconstruction or renovation, as determined under rules prescribed by the Secretary. (7) The term "energy performance t a r g e t " means a rate of energy consumption which is the minimum practically achievable, taking into account life-cycle cost, by adjusting maintenance and operating procedures, or by modifying a Federal building's equipment or structure, or both. SEC. 545. ESTABLISHMENT AND USE OF LIFE CYCLE COST METHODS.
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(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF L I F E CYCU-: COST M E T H O D S. — The Secretary,
in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of the National Bureau of Standards, and the A d m i n i s t r a to r of the General Services Administration, shall— (1) establish practical and effective methods for estimating and comparing life cycle costs for Federal buildings; and (2) develop and prescribe the procedures to be followed in applying and implementing the methods so established and in conducting preliminary energy audits required by section 547. (b) U S E OF L I F E CYCLE COSTS.—All new Federal buildings shall be
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life cycle cost effective as determined in accordance with the methods established under subsection (a). I n the design of new Federal buildings, cost evaluation shall be made on the basis of life cycle cost rather than initial cost. (c) U S E I N ISTON-FEDERAL STRUCTURES.—The Secretary shall make
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available to the public information on the use of life cycle cost methods in the construction of buildings, structures, and facilities in all segments of the economy. SEC. 546. ENERGY PERFORMANCE TARGETS FOR FEDERAL BUILDINGS. The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the General Services Administration, the Director of the National Bureau of Standards, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall establish and publish energy performance targets for Federal buildings, and shall take such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to promote to the maximum extent practicable achievement of such targets by Federal buildings. The performance targets established under the preceding sentence shall be compatible with energy conservation performance standards adopted or developed by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for buildings.
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