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HI HCR93
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/11/2015
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Lopresti
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AI Summary
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Urges the state and counties to require all new public buildings, facilities, and sites be designed and constructed to meet or exceed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver or two green globes rating system standards
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Requires that certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Comptroller, Director of Transportation, Board of Education Chairperson, University of Hawaii Board of Regents Chairperson, and each county mayor
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Identifies benefits of energy-efficient buildings including lower operating costs, improved worker productivity, reduced maintenance needs, and higher market value compared to conventional buildings
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Emphasizes that state and county agencies should model sustainability practices and set an example for all new construction throughout Hawaii
Legislative Description
State Buildings; County Buildings; Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design; Green Certification
Last Action
The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/19/2015