HI SR139

Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism requested to examine projects reducing energy costs for state departments and agencies, with report due 20 days before 2019 regular legislative session convening.

Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Office of the Auditor jointly requested to examine potential energy savings costs and submit findings and recommendations by 20 days before 2019 regular legislative session.

State Procurement Office requested to update and publish the Energy Savings Performance Contracting list including all pre-qualified energy service companies (ESCOs) by July 1, 2019.

Resolution references existing state law requirements for energy efficiency retrofitting, benchmarking of state buildings over 5,000 square feet, and retro-commissioning every five years.

Notes that energy performance contracting with ESCOs has helped Hawaii state and county agencies save over $1,000,000,000 over the lifetime of contracts.