Leveraging efficiency awareness for pumping systems

(a) Definition of pumping system In this section, the term pumping system means any pumps, pipes, motors, drives, and controls used to move water and other fluids on farms, ranches, and aquaculture operations. (b) Information on energy-Efficient pumping systems (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with pumping system experts, in order to provide to farmers education on the benefits of energy-efficient pumping systems, shall develop and make publicly available on the website of the Department easily accessible information on cost savings, energy savings, water conservation, and carbon emissions reductions that can be realized through the use of energy-efficient pumping systems. (2) Contents In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include information on— (A) pumps, pipes, motors, drives, and controls that can provide energy savings and cost savings, conserve water, and reduce carbon emissions; and (B) Department programs that provide to farmers resources for acquiring energy-efficient pumping systems and drought management infrastructure, including the environmental quality incentives program, the Rural Energy for America Program, and the conservation stewardship program. (c) Energy efficiency preassessment tool (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with pumping system experts, in order to raise awareness of the benefits of energy-efficient pumping systems and increase participation in Department programs that promote energy efficiency, shall develop and make publicly available on the website of the Department a user-friendly tool— (A) to assist farmers in making a preliminary assessment of the energy efficiency of existing pumping systems; and (B) to provide an estimate of potential energy savings, cost savings, and carbon emissions reductions that may be realized through pumping system improvements. (2) Requirements (A) Ease of use The Secretary shall ensure that the tool made available under paragraph (1) provides a user with projected energy savings, projected cost savings, and projected carbon emissions reductions through the input by the user of the following data relating to an existing pumping system: (i) Pump type. (ii) Flow rating and actual flow. (iii) Pressure rating and actual pressure. (iv) Speed rating and actual speed. (B) Considerations The Secretary shall ensure that the tool made available under paragraph (1)— (i) in assessing the energy efficiency of a pumping system, takes into consideration pumps, pipes, motors, drives, and controls associated with the pumping system; and (ii) in projecting the energy savings, cost savings, and carbon emissions reductions that may be realized through pumping system improvements, takes into consideration the cost of electricity and the profile of the existing pumping system. (d) Energy auditor education (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with pumping system experts, in order to increase the effectiveness of Department energy efficiency programs, shall establish a process to provide to persons performing energy efficiency audits for the Department education on energy use and energy efficiency in pumping systems. (2) Implementation In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the use of existing education and training programs focused on energy use and energy efficiency in pumping systems. (e) Conservation stewardship program activities Section 1240I(2)(B)(i) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa–21(2)(B)(i)) is amended by inserting and energy-efficient pumping systems (as defined in section 9012(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2026 before, as determined.