Bill Clinton actually said...

Both of these policies will help motivate Federal energy managers to make greater use of ESPCs and reduce agency operating costs.

The Brady bill is about as good an example as any I can think of for what the difference is today.

This guidance will change the budgetary treatment of these contracts to be consistent with the unique statutory authority for ESPCs.

The Federal Government has a special responsibility to lead in developing clean energy solutions and in reducing Federal energy consumption.