Representatives Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the “Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2013,” H.R.2689, which seeks to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act and encourage the increased use of performance contracting in federal facilities. The legislation has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Senator Christopher Coons (D-DE) introduced a Senate version, S.1308, which has been referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.