### Question
How is the "energy conservation measures" defined?


### Answer
The term **energy conservation measures** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 8259* as follows -

> measures that are applied to a Federal building that improve energy efficiency and are life cycle cost effective and that involve energy conservation, cogeneration facilities, renewable energy sources, improvements in operations and maintenance efficiencies, or retrofit activities

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8259*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 91-NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER III-FEDERAL ENERGY INITIATIVE > Part B-Federal Energy Management**

