West Virginia Bills Introduced to Boost State Building Energy Efficiency, Tax Credits
Two bills have been introduced in the West Virginia Legislature concerning building energy efficiency.
The Green Buildings Act (SB 510) would require facilities constructed after July 1, 2011 using state funds to meet the 2009 IECC or ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007. The bill was approved by the Senate on February 28, and as of March 10 had been assigned to the House Finance Committee.
The Energy Efficient Building Act (HB 2890) would create an incentive for residential and commercial buildings that meet ENERGY STAR requirements. The bill would allocate up to $1 million per year beginning in 2012 for tax credits up to 1.5% of eligible expenditures or one dollar per square foot of the building constructed. The bill passed the House on March 2, and as of March 10 had been assigned to the Senate Finance Committee.
More Information: SB 510: Home & Text (amended) | HB 2890: Home & Text (amended)
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