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AK SB121

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2009

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a goal to reduce energy consumption in public facilities by 20 percent within 15 years after completion of an energy use index database.

  • Requires the Alaska Energy Authority to develop an energy use index database measuring baseline energy consumption for all state-owned public facilities within six months of the act's effective date.

  • Mandates the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to conduct energy audits of public facilities showing substantial energy inefficiency and provide recommendations for corrective measures prioritizing operational changes over structural modifications.

  • Requires the department to retrofit all public facilities listed in the energy use index database within 15 years, with authority to use energy performance contracts with private companies to finance and manage efficiency improvements.

  • Requires energy retrofits to meet or exceed ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 building energy standards and mandates annual performance reports to the legislature for three years following each retrofit project completion.

Legislative Description

Energy Efficiency Bldgs/public Works

Contractors

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

3/16/2009

Committee Referrals

Finance3/16/2009
Resources2/20/2009

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