West Virginia EE Building Bills Die in Committee
Two bills introduced in the West Virginia Legislature concerning building energy efficiency have failed to move beyond committee by a March 11 deadline.
The Green Buildings Act (SB 510) would have required 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, but was not heard by the House Finance Committee.
The Energy Efficient Building Act (HB 2890) would have created 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, but was not heard by the Senate Finance Committee.
More Information: SB 510: Home & Text (amended) | HB 2890: Home & Text (amended)
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