NC H570

Increases energy consumption reduction targets for State buildings to 40% by 2030 (from previous 40% by 2010 goal), measured against 2002-2003 fiscal year baseline.

Requires all State agencies and higher education institutions to turn off lighting in unoccupied interior spaces and upward-directed flood lighting from midnight to 6:00 A.M., unless needed for safety, emergency, or insurance purposes.

Mandates State agencies and higher education institutions to conduct feasibility analyses by October 1, 2024 for buildings over 20,000 square feet in use for 10+ years, with energy conservation measures implemented if economically feasible (payback within 10 years).

Raises energy-efficiency standards for new public facility construction projects to 40% below ASHRAE 90.1-2004 baseline (from 30%) and increases indoor potable water use reduction requirement to 30% (from 20%).

Requires a second round of feasibility analyses by October 1, 2029 for buildings over 10,000 square feet, with request for proposals for guaranteed energy savings contracts due by April 1, 2030.