§ 22-3-2011. Applicability
(a) The boards of trustees for the University of Arkansas, Arkansas State University, the University of Central Arkansas, Henderson State University, Arkansas Tech University, and Southern Arkansas University are exempt from the provisions of this subchapter if those institutions develop policies and procedures to meet the: (1) Specific performance criteria and goals for a major […]
§ 22-3-2007. Application to historic and unique buildings
This subchapter does not apply if the implementation of a measure to conserve energy, water, or other utility use conflicts with the requirements for: (1) A property to be eligible for, nominated to, or entered on the National Register of Historic Places under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Pub. L. No. 89-665; (2) […]
§ 22-3-2008. Advisory committee for the Arkansas Energy Office
(a) (1) The Director of the Division of Environmental Quality or his or her designee may create and recommend members for a sustainable, energy-efficient building advisory committee composed of: (A) Representatives from the design and construction industry who are involved in public works contracting; (B) Persons from public agencies who are responsible for overseeing public […]
§ 22-3-2009. Rules and administration
(a) The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission shall promulgate rules for the implementation of operation and maintenance energy conservation measures in public buildings. (b) The Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality shall: (1) Develop or revise the architectural and engineering standards, to the extent funds are available and appropriated, to provide […]
§ 22-3-2010. Performance review — Report
(a) To the extent that funds are available and appropriated, the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality shall conduct a performance review of the Sustainable Energy-Efficient Buildings Program that includes at least the following: (1) An identification of the costs of implementing energy-efficient and water-efficient building standards in the design and construction […]
§ 22-3-1804. Standards for Arkansas
(a) If a state agency decides to pursue either the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification or the Green Globes certification, the standards of this section shall apply for the purpose of state building projects. (b) (1) Use of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system shall be with the following supplemental […]
§ 22-3-1805. Application to state building projects
State agencies conducting or funding a public building project or rehabilitation project are encouraged to refer to and should utilize, whenever possible and appropriate, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or Green Globes rating systems referred to in this subchapter.
§ 22-3-1901. Sustainable Building Design Program for State Agencies
There is created the Sustainable Building Design Program for State Agencies to be administered by the Building Authority Division.
§ 22-3-1902. Rules
(a) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall promulgate rules for the implementation of the Sustainable Building Design Program for State Agencies. (b) The rules shall include without limitation: (1) Application forms; (2) Origination fees, if any; (3) Eligibility requirements; (4) Review standards; and (5) Loan requirements.
§ 22-3-1903. Loans
(a) Under the Sustainable Building Design Program for State Agencies, the Building Authority Division may authorize money to be loaned from the Sustainable Building Design Revolving Loan Fund to a state agency, board, or commission. (b) A loan made under subsection (a) of this section shall be: (1) For a renovation of state-owned property; and […]