MO SB952

New construction building projects with gross square footage greater than 5,000 must be designed and constructed to achieve either two Globes certification using the Green Globes Rating System or LEED Silver standard.

Renovation projects involving more than 50% of square footage and commercial interior fit-out projects larger than 7,000 square feet must undergo life cycle cost analysis comparing green building standards against normal industry standards to determine the lowest 30-year cost approach.

Buildings certified at LEED Silver or two Globes standard or higher must be inspected by a third-party commissioning agent in the 5th, 10th, and 15th year after certification to verify continued compliance with original performance standards.

The Office of Administration must develop a monitoring and evaluation process for each major facility project beginning one year after occupancy and continuing for 15 years to track energy savings, environmental benefits, and operational performance.

The Office of Administration may waive green building requirements if cost of compliance is economically infeasible and must submit annual reports to the House and Senate energy committees detailing building types, certification levels, energy cost savings, and any implementation barriers.