CT HB06572

Towns, cities, and boroughs may require buildings over 40,000 square feet (new construction or substantial renovation) to demonstrate energy use at least 10% per square foot less than the State Building Code permits.

Starting January 1, 2024, the Commissioner of Administrative Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, may adopt regulations limiting the maximum energy reduction percentage municipalities can require, based on 30-year cost effectiveness.

Municipalities adopting these energy requirements must notify the State Building Inspector and the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Building officials may accept a licensed professional engineer's report as verification of compliance, and building owners may appeal decisions through the procedure in section 29-266.

Buildings meeting a nationally accepted green building rating system included in the state building code are deemed compliant, provided the State Building Inspector and Codes and Standards Committee determine the rating system equals or exceeds the energy use requirements.