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IN HB1565
Bill
Status
2/25/2015
Primary Sponsor
Justin Moed
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AI Summary
HB 1565 Summary
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Department of administration may assist state agencies in conducting energy efficiency audits of state-owned real property, with priority given to properties identified as least energy efficient.
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State agencies may elect to conduct audits of their properties regardless of the department's efficiency rankings.
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State agencies that realize energy cost savings from improvements or conservation measures implemented based on audit recommendations may retain savings up to the full audit cost plus an additional 10% of the audit cost.
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Energy audits should examine equipment efficiency, heating/ventilation/air conditioning systems, lighting usage, maintenance procedures, and alternative energy sources; audits must include conservation recommendations, implementation timelines, and projected capital improvement costs.
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Audit copies must be posted on the department's website and submitted to the legislative council in electronic format.
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Effective date: July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Energy savings audits. Allows the department of administration to assist state agencies in performing energy savings audits of state property. Allows a state agency to retain cost savings realized as a result of the audit in an amount not to exceed the cost of conducting the audit plus an additional amount not to exceed 10% of the cost of conducting the audit.
Last Action
First Reading: Referred to Committee on Commerce & Technology
3/2/2015