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MO HB1290

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Margo McNeil

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all new state-funded buildings greater than 5,000 square feet to be designed and constructed to meet either the Green Globes Rating System (two Globes minimum) or LEED Silver standard certification.

  • Mandates renovation projects involving more than 50% of square footage and commercial interior fit-out projects larger than 7,000 square feet to undergo life cycle cost analysis comparing LEED Silver/two Globes standards against normal industry standards over a 30-year period.

  • Requires certified buildings to achieve at least 20% of available energy performance points under Green Globes or reduce energy use 24% for new buildings (20% for existing) compared to ASHRAE standard 90.1-2007.

  • Establishes third-party commissioning inspections at years 5, 10, and 15 after certification to verify buildings continue operating at their certified standards, with findings reported to the Office of Administration.

  • Requires all existing state-operated buildings over 10,000 square feet to achieve a minimum Energy Star rating of 70 within timeframes ranging from 2-5 years depending on initial rating, with the Office of Administration submitting annual progress reports to legislative committees.

Legislative Description

Establishes requirements for environmentally sustainable construction for certain state-funded buildings

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/20/2012

Full Bill Text

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