Enrolled Bill Summary

            House Bill 3530 amends state law regarding energy savings projects for school districts, institutions of higher education, and state agencies. The bill authorizes state agencies to enter into performance contracts for energy conservation measures to reduce energy consumption and operating costs. The bill sets out the types of energy conservation contracts authorized, the procedures for bidding and awarding contracts, and the term of the contracts. The bill also provides that state agencies shall require the provider of the energy conservation measures to file a payment and performance bond to protect the interests of the state agency.

            House Bill 3530 also amends provisions of the Education Code regarding institutions of higher education and school districts by expanding the types of energy conservation contracts eligible for contract bidding to include electrical system improvements. The bill also makes clarifying changes to existing contract provisions.