text: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
  
      (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Alternative Fueled 
  Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013''.
      (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as 
  follows:
  
  Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
  Sec. 2. Definitions.
  Sec. 3. Loan guarantees for alternative fuel infrastructure.
  Sec. 4. Advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program.
  Sec. 5. Conventional fuel replacement calculation and assessment.
  Sec. 6. Technical assistance and coordination.
  Sec. 7. Workforce training.
  Sec. 8. Reduction of engine idling and conventional fuel consumption.
  Sec. 9. Electric, hydrogen, and natural gas utility and oil pipeline 
                              participation.
  Sec. 10. Federal fleets.
  Sec. 11. HOV lane access extension.
  
  SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
  
      In this Act:
              (1) Alternative fuel.--The term ``alternative fuel'' has 
          the meaning given the term in section 301 of the Energy Policy 
          Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13211).
              (2) Alternative fueled vehicle.--The term ``alternative 
          fueled vehicle'' has the meaning given the term in section 301 
          of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13211).
              (3) Community college.--The term ``community college'' has 
          the meaning given the term ``junior or community college'' in 
          section 312 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
          1058).
              (4) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the 
          Department of Energy.
              (5) Nonroad vehicle.--
                      (A) In general.--The term ``nonroad vehicle'' means 
                  a vehicle that is not licensed for onroad use.
                      (B) Inclusions.--The term ``nonroad vehicle'' 
                  includes a vehicle described in subparagraph (A) that 
                  is used principally--
                              (i) for industrial, farming, or commercial 
                          use;
                              (ii) for rail transportation;
                              (iii) at an airport; or
                              (iv) for marine purposes.
              (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
          of Energy.
  
  SEC. 3. LOAN GUARANTEES FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE.
  
      Section 1703(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 
  16513(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
              ``(11) Infrastructure for provision and distribution of 
          alternative fuels.''.
  
  SEC. 4. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES MANUFACTURING INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
  
      Section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 
  U.S.C. 17013) is amended--
              (1) in subsection (a)--
                      (A) in paragraph (1)--
                              (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) 
                          through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii), 
                          respectively, and indenting appropriately;
                              (ii) in the matter preceding clause (i) (as 
                          redesignated by clause (i)), by striking 
                          ``means an ultra efficient vehicle or a light 
                          duty vehicle that meets--'' and inserting 
                          ``means--
                      ``(A) an ultra efficient vehicle or a light duty 
                  vehicle that meets--'';
                              (iii) in clause (iii) (as redesignated by 
                          clause (i)), by striking the period at the end 
                          and inserting a semicolon; and
                              (iv) by adding at the end the following:
                      ``(B) a vehicle (such as a medium-duty or heavy-
                  duty work truck, bus, or rail transit vehicle) that--
                              ``(i) is used on a public street, road, 
                          highway, or transitway;
                              ``(ii) meets each applicable emission 
                          standard that is established as of the date of 
                          the application; and
                              ``(iii) will reduce consumption of 
                          conventional motor fuel by 25 percent or more, 
                          as compared to existing surface transportation 
                          technologies that perform a similar function, 
                          unless the Secretary determines that--
                                      ``(I) the percentage is not 
                                  achievable for a vehicle type or class; 
                                  and
                                      ``(II) an alternative percentage 
                                  for that vehicle type or class will 
                                  result in substantial reductions in 
                                  motor fuel consumption within the 
                                  United States.'';
                      (B) in paragraph (3)(B)--
                              (i) by striking ``equipment and'' and 
                          inserting ``equipment,''; and
                              (ii) by inserting ``, and manufacturing 
                          process equipment'' after ``suppliers''; and
                      (C) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the 
                  following:
              ``(4) Qualifying components.--The term `qualifying 
          components' means components, systems, or groups of subsystems 
          that the Secretary determines--
                      ``(A) to be designed to improve fuel economy or 
                  otherwise substantially reduce consumption of 
                  conventional motor fuel; or
                      ``(B) to contribute measurably to the overall 
                  improved fuel use of an advanced technology vehicle, 
                  including idle reduction technologies.'';
              (2) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph 
          (1), by striking ``to automobile'' and inserting ``to advanced 
          technology vehicle'';
              (3) in subsection (d)(1), in the first sentence, by 
          striking ``a total of not more than $25,000,000,000 in'';
              (4) in subsection (h)--
                      (A) in the subsection heading, by striking 
                  ``Automobile'' and inserting ``Advanced Technology 
                  Vehicle''; and
                      (B) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking 
                  ``automobiles'' each place it appears and inserting 
                  ``advanced technology vehicles''; and
              (5) in subsection (i), by striking ``2012'' and inserting 
          ``2018''.
  
  SEC. 5. CONVENTIONAL FUEL REPLACEMENT CALCULATION AND ASSESSMENT.
  
      (a) Methodology.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
  enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, by rule, develop a 
  methodology for calculating the equivalent volumes of conventional fuel 
  displaced by use of each alternative fuel to assess the effectiveness 
  of alternative fuel and alternative fueled vehicles in reducing oil 
  imports.
      (b) National Assessment.--Not later than 3 years after the date of 
  enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall--
              (1) conduct a national assessment (using the methodology 
          developed under subsection (a)) of the effectiveness of 
          alternative fuel and alternative fueled vehicles in reducing 
          oil imports into the United States, including as assessment 
          of--
                      (A) market penetration of alternative fuel and 
                  alternative fueled vehicles in the United States;
                      (B) successes and barriers to deployment identified 
                  by the programs established under this Act; and
                      (C) the maximum feasible deployment of alternative 
                  fuel and alternative fueled vehicles by 2020 and 2030; 
                  and
              (2) report to Congress the results of the assessment.
  
  SEC. 6. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND COORDINATION.
  
      (a) Technical Assistance to State, Local, and Tribal Governments.--
              (1) In general.--In carrying out this title, the Secretary 
          shall provide, at the request of the Governor, mayor, county 
          executive, public utility commissioner, or other appropriate 
          official or designee, technical assistance to State, local, and 
          tribal governments or to a public-private partnership described 
          in paragraph (2) to assist with the deployment of alternative 
          fuel and alternative fueled vehicles and infrastructure.
              (2) Public-private partnership.--Technical assistance under 
          this section may be awarded to a public-private partnership, 
          comprised of State, local or tribal governments and 
          nongovernmental entities, including--
                      (A) electric or natural gas utilities or other 
                  alternative fuel distributors;
                      (B) vehicle manufacturers;
                      (C) alternative fueled vehicle or alternative fuel 
                  technology providers;
                      (D) vehicle fleet owners;
                      (E) transportation and freight service providers; 
                  or
                      (F) other appropriate non-Federal entities, as 
                  determined by the Secretary.
              (3) Assistance.--The technical assistance described in 
          paragraph (1) may include--
                      (A) coordination in the selection, location, and 
                  timing of alternative fuel recharging and refueling 
                  equipment and distribution infrastructure, including 
                  the identification of transportation corridors and 
                  specific alternative fuels that would be made 
                  available;
                      (B) development of protocols and communication 
                  standards that facilitate vehicle refueling and 
                  recharging into electric, natural gas, and other 
                  alternative fuel distribution systems;
                      (C) development of codes and standards for the 
                  installation of alternative fuel distribution and 
                  recharging and refueling equipment;
                      (D) education and outreach for the deployment of 
                  alternative fuel and alternative fueled vehicles; and
                      (E) utility rate design and integration of 
                  alternative fueled vehicles into electric and natural 
                  gas utility distribution systems.
      (b) Cost Sharing.--Cost sharing for assistance awarded under this 
  section shall be consistent with section 988 of the Energy Policy Act 
  of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16352).
      (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
  appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal 
  years 2014 through 2018.
  
  SEC. 7. WORKFORCE TRAINING.
  
      (a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary 
  of Labor, shall award grants to community colleges, other institutions 
  of higher education, and other qualified training and education 
  institutions for the establishment or expansion of programs to provide 
  training and education for vocational workforce development for--
              (1) the manufacture and maintenance of alternative fueled 
          vehicles; and
              (2) the manufacture, installation, support, and inspection 
          of alternative fuel recharging, refueling, and distribution 
          infrastructure.
      (b) Purpose.--Training funded under this section shall be intended 
  to ensure that the workforce has the necessary skills needed to 
  manufacture, install, and maintain alternative fuel infrastructure and 
  alternative fueled vehicles.
      (c) Scope.--Training funded under this section shall include 
  training for--
              (1) electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, and other trades 
          and contractors who will be installing, maintaining, or 
          providing safety support for alternative fuel recharging, 
          refueling, and distribution infrastructure;
              (2) building code inspection officials;
              (3) vehicle, engine, and powertrain dealers and mechanics; 
          and
              (4) others positions as the Secretary determines necessary 
          to successfully deploy alternative fuels and vehicles.
      (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
  appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal 
  years 2014 through 2018.
  
  SEC. 8. REDUCTION OF ENGINE IDLING AND CONVENTIONAL FUEL CONSUMPTION.
  
      (a) Definition of Idle Reduction Technology.--Section 756(a) of the 
  Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16104(a)) is amended by striking 
  paragraph (5) and inserting the following:
              ``(5) Idle reduction technology.--The term `idle reduction 
          technology' means an advanced truck stop electrification 
          system, auxiliary power unit, or other technology that--
                      ``(A)(i) is used to reduce long-duration idling; 
                  and
                      ``(ii) allows for the main drive engine or 
                  auxiliary refrigeration engine to be shut down; or
                      ``(B) uses an alternative fuel to reduce 
                  consumption of conventional fuel and environmental 
                  emissions.''.
      (b) Funding.--Section 756(b)(4)(B) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 
  (42 U.S.C. 16104(b)(4)(B)) is amended in clauses (i) and (ii) by 
  striking ``fiscal year 2008'' each place it appears and inserting 
  ``each of fiscal years 2008 through 2018''.
  
  SEC. 9. ELECTRIC, HYDROGEN, AND NATURAL GAS UTILITY AND OIL PIPELINE 
                PARTICIPATION.
  
      (a) In General.--The Secretary shall identify barriers and remedies 
  in existing electric and natural gas and oil pipeline transmission and 
  distribution systems to the distribution of alternative fuels and the 
  deployment of alternative fuel recharging and refueling capability, at 
  economically competitive costs of alternative fuel for consumers, 
  including--
              (1) model regulatory rate design and billing for recharging 
          and refueling alternative fueled vehicles;
              (2) electric grid load management and applications that 
          will allow batteries in plug-in electric drive vehicles to be 
          used for grid storage, ancillary services provision, and backup 
          power;
              (3) integration of plug-in electric drive vehicles with 
          smart grid technology, including protocols and standards, 
          necessary equipment, and information technology systems;
              (4) technical and economic barriers to transshipment of 
          biofuels by oil pipelines, or distribution of hydrogen; and
              (5) any other barriers to installing sufficient and 
          appropriate alternative fuel recharging and refueling 
          infrastructure.
      (b) Consultation.--The Secretary shall carry out this section in 
  consultation with--
              (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;
              (2) State public utility commissions;
              (3) State consumer advocates;
              (4) electric and natural gas utility and transmission 
          owners and operators;
              (5) oil pipeline owners and operators;
              (6) hydrogen suppliers; and
              (7) other affected entities.
      (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of 
  this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing 
  actions taken to carry out this section.
  
  SEC. 10. FEDERAL FLEETS.
  
      (a) In General.--The Secretary (in consultation with the 
  Administrator of General Services, the Secretary of Defense, the 
  Postmaster General, and the Director of the Office of Management and 
  Budget) shall establish an interagency coordination council for the 
  development and procurement of alternative fueled vehicles by Federal 
  agencies.
      (b) Electricity and Natural Gas.--Electricity and natural gas 
  consumed by Federal agencies to fuel alternative fueled vehicles shall 
  be--
              (1) considered an alternative fuel; and
              (2) accounted for under Federal fleet management reporting 
          requirements, rather than under Federal building management 
          reporting requirements.
      (c) Assessment and Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date 
  of enactment of this Act, the Secretary (in consultation with the 
  Administrator of General Services, the Secretary of Defense, the 
  Postmaster General, and the Director of the Office of Management and 
  Budget) shall complete an assessment of Federal Government fleets 
  (including the United States Postal Service and the Department of 
  Defense) and submit to Congress a report that describes--
              (1) for each Federal agency with a fleet of more than 200 
          vehicles, which types of vehicles the agency uses that would or 
          would not be suitable for alternative fuel use either through 
          the procurement of new alternative fueled vehicles, or the 
          conversion to alternative fuel, taking into account the types 
          of vehicles for which alternative fuel could provide comparable 
          functionality and lifecycle costs;
              (2) the quantity of alternative fueled vehicles that could 
          be deployed by the Federal Government in 5 years and in 10 
          years, assuming that the vehicles are available and are 
          purchased when new vehicles are needed or existing vehicles are 
          replaced; and
              (3) the estimated cost and benefits to the Federal 
          Government for vehicle purchases or conversions described in 
          this subsection.
  
  SEC. 11. HOV LANE ACCESS EXTENSION.
  
      Section 166(b)(5) of title 23, United States Code, is amended--
              (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Before September 30, 
          2017, the State'' and inserting ``The State''; and
              (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``Before September 30, 
          2017, the State'' and inserting ``The State''.
target: Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the list of technology categories that are eligible for loan guarantees by including a category for infrastructure for provision and distribution of alternative fuels.  Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to: (1) redefine "advanced technology vehicle," for purposes of the advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program, to include certain vehicles that will reduce consumption of conventional motor fuel by 25% or more compared to existing surface transportation technologies that perform a similar function; (2) repeal the limit on the amount of appropriations that may be used for direct loans under such program; and (3) extend funding through FY2018 for such program. Directs the Secretary to: (1) assess the effectiveness of alternative fuel and alternative fueled vehicles in reducing oil imports; (2) provide technical assistance for the deployment of alternative fuel and alternative fueled vehicles and infrastructure; and (3) award grants to provide training and education for vocational workforce development for the manufacture and maintenance of alternative fueled vehicles and the manufacture, installation, support, and inspection of alternative fuel recharging, refueling, and distribution infrastructure. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) redefine &quot;idle reduction technology&quot; to include a technology that uses an alternative fuel to reduce consumption of conventional fuel and environmental emissions; and (2) extend appropriations through FY2018 to reduce extended idling from heavy-duty vehicles and locomotives. Requires the Secretary to identify barriers and remedies in electric and natural gas and oil pipeline transmission and distribution systems to the distribution of alternative fuels and the deployment of alternative fuel recharging and refueling capability at economically competitive costs for consumers. Requires the Secretary to establish an interagency coordination council for the development and procurement of alternative fueled vehicles by federal agencies. Requires electricity and natural gas consumed by federal agencies to fuel alternative fueled vehicles to be considered an alternative fuel and accounted for under federal fleet management reporting requirements, rather than under federal building management reporting requirements.  Requires the Secretary to assess federal government fleets. Extends states' authority to allow inherently low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.  
feat_title: Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013