Texas § 388.012 DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY-SAVING METHODS.

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§ 388.012 — DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY-SAVING METHODS.

Texas § 388.012

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Tex. Health and Safety Code Code Ann. § 388.012 (2026).

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Sec. 388.012. DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY-SAVING METHODS. The laboratory shall develop at least three alternative methods for achieving a 15 percent greater potential energy savings in residential, commercial, and industrial construction than the potential energy savings of construction that is in minimum compliance with Section 388.003 . The alternative methods:

(1)may include both prescriptive and performance-based approaches, such as the approach of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star qualified new home labeling program; and

(2)must include an estimate of:

(A)the implementation costs and energy savings to consumers; and

(B)the related emissions reductions.

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Sec. 388.012. DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY-SAVING METHODS. The laboratory shall develop at least three alternative methods for achieving a 15 percent greater potential energy savings in residential, commercial, and industrial construction than the potential energy savings of construction that is in minimum compliance with Section 388.003 . The alternative methods:
(1) may include both prescriptive and performance-based approaches, such as the approach of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star qualified new home labeling program; and
(2) must include an estimate of:
(A) the implementation costs and energy savings to consumers; and
(B) the related emissions reductions.