HB5245 Summary

• Adds energy conservation measures inspection as a duty of regional superintendents of schools, including review of plans and specifications submitted by school boards.

• Prohibits new guaranteed energy savings contracts, modifications, and amendments from being entered into on or after January 1, 2021.

• Reduces the guaranteed energy savings contract performance period from 20 years to 8 years and requires reimbursement of shortfalls within 90 days.

• Clarifies that "energy conservation measures" excludes new construction or building additions beyond existing square footage and footprint, except for mechanical and electrical upgrades.

• Adds new sections requiring performance reviews at least every 4 years, establishing submission procedures for proposals, creating the definition of "energy operating cost," and repealing the Article 20 years after the effective date.