HB 2497

Abstract

Adds battery storage to definition of "green energy technology" for public buildings that are emergency shelters or facilities for public safety. Requires Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services or appropriate municipality, if project or essential project is public building with anticipated cost of $1 million or more, to conduct plan review of project or essential project that determines and verifies that contracting agency that conducts procurement for project or essential project has complied with requirements to set aside 1.5 percent of contract price to include green energy technology in construction, reconstruction or major renovation of public building. Provides that building permit for project or essential project may not be issued until contracting agency complies with requirements. Becomes operative on January 1, 2020. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.