§ 21-I:19-a — Energy Efficient Measures; State Policy

I. It shall be the policy of the state of New Hampshire to prioritize public health and environmental quality, while maximizing economic benefits through the use of economical energy efficiency measures including, but not limited to, energy conservation, strategic electrification, fuel switching, cogeneration, renewable energy, and energy storage in the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of properties owned or leased by the state. Further, it shall be the policy of the state to encourage municipalities to incorporate such measures into their properties to the greatest extent possible.
II. The department of administrative services shall consider energy measures including, but not limited to, energy conservation, energy efficiency, strategic electrification, fuel switching, cogeneration, renewable energy, energy storage, and the energy life cycle costs as significant criteria in its construction, renovation, operation, and purchasing and leasing decisions.

Legislative History

1993, 74:1, eff. April 23, 1993. 2020, 37:53, eff. Sept. 27, 2020.