; (vii) integration and application of combined heat and power systems and energy storage for resiliency; (viii) characterization of buildings and components; (ix) consumer and utility protections; (x) continuous management, including the challenges of managing multiple energy systems and optimizing systems for disparate stakeholders; and (xi) other areas of research and development, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. (e) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter until a total of 3 reports have been made, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on— (1) the establishment of the Federal Smart Building Program and the evaluation of Federal smart buildings under subsection (b); (2) the survey and evaluation of private sector smart buildings under subsection (c); and (3) any recommendations of the Secretary to further accelerate the transition to smart buildings. 1114. Repeal of fossil phase-out Section 305(a)(3) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6834(a)(3) ) is amended by striking subparagraph (D). 1115. Federal building energy efficiency performance standards (a) Definitions Section 303 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6832 ) (as amended by section 1101(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking to be constructed and inserting constructed or altered