§15822 Energy efficient public buildings

Summary

The Secretary can give grants to the State agency that makes the State energy conservation plan, or to another State agency the Governor names, to help local governments cut energy use in public buildings. Grants fund either new buildings that use at least 30% less energy than a similar building built to the latest International Energy Conservation Code (or a similar State code), or renovations that cut energy use by at least 30% versus the building’s prior use based on a 3-year, weather-normalized average. State energy offices that get grants must keep records the Secretary requires and must create and share information, materials, and technical help to support local governments in planning, financing, and designing energy-efficient public buildings. Up to $30,000,000 is authorized each year for fiscal years 2006 through 2010, and no more than 10% of the money can be used for administration.