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House advances amended building energy performance standards after heated floor debate
Summary
Delegates debated and then adopted amendments to building energy performance standards that aim to reduce emissions from existing buildings; supporters said the bill provides necessary detail and flexibility, while opponents warned of higher costs for businesses and raised objections about exclusion of nuclear energy.
After extended floor debate, the House adopted committee amendments and passed an amended version of the bill that adds detail and flexibility to statewide building energy performance standards established under prior climate legislation.
Supporters said the bill provides necessary regulatory detail and flexibility for owners of existing large buildings, including waiver processes where compliance would be impractical or economically infeasible. Speakers from the majority emphasized that existing buildings account for a substantial share of greenhouse-gas emissions and said the…
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