§ 22-3-2001 — Title - Legislative findings

(a) This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Sustainable Energy-Efficient Buildings Act". (b) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Public buildings can be built and renovated using sustainable, energy-efficient methods that save money, reduce negative environmental impacts, improve employee and student performance, and make employees and students more productive; (2) The main objectives of sustainable, energy-efficient designs are to: (A) Avoid resource depletion of energy, water, and raw materials; (B) Prevent environmental degradation caused by facilities and infrastructure throughout their life cycle; and (C) Create buildings that are livable, comfortable, safe, and productive; and (3) State-owned buildings and buildings owned by an institution of higher education can be improved by establishing specific performance criteria and goals for sustainable, energy-efficient public buildings that are based on recognized, consensual standards with a scientifically proven basis and a history of successful performance.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 674,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2009, No. 1494, § 1.