Capitol Power Plant
Designation
Definition
Feasibility study
The Architect of the Capitol shall conduct a feasibility study evaluating the available methods to capture, store, and use carbon dioxide emitted from the Capitol Power Plant as a result of burning fossil fuels. In carrying out the feasibility study, the Architect of the Capitol is encouraged to consult with individuals with expertise in carbon capture and storage or use, including experts with the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and industry, as appropriate. The study shall consider—
the availability of technologies to capture and store or use Capitol Power Plant carbon dioxide emissions;
strategies to conserve energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions at the Capitol Power Plant; and
other factors as determined by the Architect of the Capitol.
Demonstration projects
In general
Factors for consideration
In carrying out such demonstration projects, the Architect of the Capitol shall consider—
the amount of Capitol Power Plant carbon dioxide emissions to be captured and stored or used;
whether the proposed project is able to reduce air pollutants other than carbon dioxide;
the carbon dioxide energy efficiency of the proposed project;
whether the proposed project is able to use carbon dioxide emissions;
whether the proposed project could be expanded to significantly increase the amount of Capitol Power Plant carbon dioxide emissions to be captured and stored or used;
the potential environmental, energy, and educational benefits of demonstrating the capture and storage or use of carbon dioxide at the U.S. Capitol; and
other factors as determined by the Architect of the Capitol.
Terms and conditions
Authorization of appropriations
Source
(Mar. 4, 1911, ch. 285, 36 Stat. 1414; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, 41 Stat. 1291; Pub. L. 110–140, title V, § 505(2),Notes
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Codification
Amendments
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
Management and Operation of the Capitol Power Plant
Definition.—
In this section, the term ‘appropriate congressional committees’ means—
the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives;
the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate; and
the House Office Building Commission.
Study of Contract With a Private Entity.—
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [
analyzes the costs, cost effectiveness, benefits, and feasibility of the Architect of the Capitol entering into a contract with a private entity for the management and operation of the Capitol Power Plant; and
makes a recommendation on whether the Architect of the Capitol should enter into such a contract.
Implementation Plan.—
If the Comptroller General makes a recommendation under subsection (b)(2) in favor of entering into a contract, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit an implementation plan for that contract to the appropriate congressional committees not later than the later of—
270 days after the date of enactment of this Act [
the date of the completion of the West Refrigeration Plant.
Contract.—
Subject to the approval of the appropriate congressional committees, the Architect of the Capitol shall enter into a contract with a private entity for the management and operation of the Capitol Power Plant.
Effective Date.—
This section shall apply to fiscal year 2005 and each fiscal year thereafter.”