Bill Slated To Improve Building Efficiency

A construction standard that is already required in 10 states could become the norm for public buildings in Oklahoma based on the provisions of a bill moving through the Legislature.

House Bill 3394 passed out of the House General Government and Transportation Committee earlier this week and is expected to be heard on the House floor sometime next week.

The bill would require all new construction of state buildings as well as major renovations to use Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Building Rating System specifications. The LEED standard focuses on requiring projects to be sustainable, profitable, and healthy for those who live or work in the building.