Lead by Example Act of 2023

The Lead by Example Act of 2023 requires the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency to set thermostats in their headquarters buildings to at least 78 degrees Fahrenheit when air conditioning is operating. This rule directly affects the energy management practices at these two federal agency headquarters. The bill also mandates that both agencies submit a report to Congress within 90 days of enactment, detailing their thermostat settings at these locations from January 20, 2021, to the bill's enactment date. The legislation establishes a specific operational standard for federal building energy use without referencing broader policy goals.