HI HR203

Urges Hawaii's counties to implement recommendations from the June 2016 Hawaii Energy Codes Compliance Study, which reviewed energy code compliance in nonresidential and high-rise residential buildings.

Study found over 7 percent non-compliance with building energy codes, with interior lighting showing 35 percent non-compliance, resulting in estimated energy losses of 4.9 million kilowatt-hours annually worth over $1,600,000.

Counties are urged to develop guidelines requiring designers to include performance information and specify applicable energy codes and compliance paths in permit applications.

Counties should create compliance guidance and incentive programs for small retail projects, improve awareness of energy code amendments, and develop guidance for window compliance, mechanical system commissioning, and envelope requirements.

Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor, State Energy Office, State Building Code Council, county mayors, and planning department directors.