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HF 749

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/06/2023 03:57pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to energy; requiring energy guidelines for state buildings to incorporate
provisions that address resiliency with respect to climate change; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.325, subdivision 2.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.325, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Lowest possible cost; energy conservation.

The guidelines mustnew text begin :
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new text begin (1)new text end focus on achieving the lowest possible lifetime costnew text begin , considering both construction
and operating costs,new text end for new buildings and major renovationsdeleted text begin , anddeleted text end new text begin ;
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new text begin (2)new text end allow for deleted text begin changes in the guidelinesdeleted text end new text begin revisionsnew text end that encourage continual energy
conservation improvements in new buildings and major renovationsdeleted text begin . The guidelines shalldeleted text end new text begin ;
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new text begin (3)new text end define "major renovations" for purposes of this sectiondeleted text begin . The definition may not allow
"major renovations"deleted text end to encompass new text begin not new text end less than 10,000 square feet or deleted text begin to encompassdeleted text end new text begin notnew text end less
than the replacement of the mechanical, ventilation, or cooling system of deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin anew text end building or
a new text begin building new text end section deleted text begin of the building. The design guidelines mustdeleted text end new text begin ;
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new text begin (4)new text end establish sustainability guidelines that include air quality and lighting standards and
that create and maintain a healthy environment and facilitate productivity improvements;

new text begin (5) establish resiliency guidelines to encourage design that allows buildings to adapt to
and accommodate projected climate-related changes that are reflected in both acute events
and chronic trends, including but not limited to changes in temperature and precipitation
levels;
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new text begin (6)new text end specify ways to reduce material costs; and deleted text begin must
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new text begin (7)new text end consider the long-term operating costs of the building, including the use of renewable
energy sources and distributed electric energy generation that uses a renewable source or
natural gas or a fuel that is as clean or cleaner than natural gas.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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