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GA HR689
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Karla Drenner
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AI Summary
- Urges local boards of education and schools in Georgia to implement renewable energy systems for both educational and cost-saving purposes
- Recognizes that school renewable energy installations provide students with on-site learning experiences about real-world energy issues, including the need to reduce fossil fuel use
- Identifies three primary areas where new and existing school buildings can improve energy efficiency: lighting systems and controls, mechanical systems (heating, cooling, ventilating, water heating), and the building envelope (walls, floor, roof)
- Notes that new school facilities can be designed to incorporate renewable energy systems from the outset or be retrofitted later with minimal increase in building cost
- Non-binding resolution sponsored by Representatives Drenner (85th District) and Henson (86th District) that carries no mandate or funding mechanism
Legislative Description
Local boards of education; implement renewable energy systems to provide educational and cost-saving opportunities; urge
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
3/13/2014
Full Bill Text
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