39-2902 LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT. - Idaho Statutes

TITLE 39

HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHAPTER 29

ENERGY EFFICIENT STATE BUILDINGS

39-2902. Legislative findings and intent. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2013] (1) The legislature finds that serious energy challenges face the state of Idaho and that the operation of Idaho state buildings consumes significant amounts of energy and electricity.

(2) The legislature finds that, with minimal if any additional cost, there is considerable potential for energy savings and operational cost savings in the operation of both new and renovated state buildings if they are designed and constructed to an energy savings target over and above the state building code requirements.

(3) The legislature finds that by adopting energy savings measures into the design and construction of state buildings the state has an opportunity to demonstrate leadership to the private sector and to local government and to provide both an environmental and a fiscal benefit for Idaho’s citizens.

(4) It is the intent and established goal of the legislature to adopt an energy performance target, including operational cost savings, for state buildings and thereby reduce consumption of and dollars spent for energy by the state of Idaho, and to have the state agencies occupying such buildings document and report the costs of the buildings’ design, construction and operation and the cost savings associated therewith.