1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2017 . 2. Smart energy and water efficiency management pilot program Subtitle A of title IX of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16191 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 918. Smart energy and water efficiency management pilot program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means— (A) a utility; (B) a municipality; (C) a water district; (D) an Indian tribe or Alaska Native village; and (E) any other authority that provides water, wastewater, or water reuse services. (2) Pilot program The term pilot program means the pilot program established under subsection (b)(1). (b) Smart energy and water efficiency management pilot program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency management pilot program in accordance with this section. (2) Purpose The purpose of the pilot program is to award grants to eligible entities to demonstrate advanced and innovative technology-based solutions that will— (A) increase the energy efficiency of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems; (B) improve the energy efficiency of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems to help communities across the United States make significant progress in conserving water, saving energy, and reducing costs; (C) support the implementation of innovative processes and the installation of advanced automated systems that provide real-time data on energy and water