Connecticut Legislature Considers Increased Building Energy Standards in Global Warming Solutions Act
As apart of the Global Warming Solutions Act, Connecticut House Bill 5600, requires the state building inspector and the Codes and Standards Committee to revise the State Building Code to include the most stringent energy standards available and creates more stringent building construction energy standards. As of March 7, 2008 HB 5600 passed the House Environment Committee. On March 26, 2008, HB 5600 was referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security.
For more information consult the Connecticut Legislature Website, or download the text of HB 5600 (PDF 117.27KB).
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