Arkansas Rules for Sustainable Energy-Efficient Public Buildings

On April 14, 2009, Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe signed Act No. 1494 into law. As directed by the state legislature, the Arkansas Energy Office began implementing the Rules for Sustainable Energy-Efficient Public Buildings in January 1, 2011. It establishes performance criteria and goals for sustainable and energy-efficient new and majorly renovated public buildings based on ASHRAE 90.1-2007. Buildings must be designed, constructed, and certified to at least 10% reduction below the baseline energy consumption determined with the performance rating method of Appendix G of ASHRAE 90.1-2007

At the state level, Act 1494 and Governor Mike Beebe's Executive Order 09-07 create a comprehensive approach for reducing energy usage from state facilities. View the Arkansas Energy Office webpage.

Act 1494 directs the State to develop a plan for reducing energy use in all existing state buildings by 20 percent by 2014 and a 30 percent reduction by 2017. The state spends on average $100 million annually on energy for state buildings, including public universities and colleges. Click here to see the rules for Act 1494.  

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