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MN HF4833

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Long

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Allows municipalities to adopt the most recently published new model commercial energy code (ASHRAE 90.1) until the commissioner adopts a more energy efficient code.

  • Municipalities may not amend or change provisions of the most recent ASHRAE 90.1 standard, except they must adopt amendments to the previous version of ASHRAE 90.1 that are in the current commissioner-adopted commercial energy code.

  • The commissioner shall act on each new model residential and commercial energy code in accordance with federal law and United States Department of Energy affirmative determinations under 42 U.S.C. section 6833.

  • The commissioner of commerce may consider energy code support measures for inclusion in technical guidance under section 216B.241, subdivision 1d.

  • Effective the day following final enactment.

Legislative Description

State Building Code; municipality allowed to adopt new model commercial energy code.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Labor, Industry, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy

4/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Labor, Industry, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance & Policy4/26/2022

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