Arkansas § 22-3-2001 Title - Legislative findings

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§ 22-3-2001 — Title - Legislative findings

Arkansas § 22-3-2001

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Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-2001 (2026).

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(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

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(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.