Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2783 by Anchia (Relating to the adoption of energy efficient building standards.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
This bill would amend the Health and Safety Code regarding Texas building energy performance standards. It is assumed that any additional costs associated with the implementation of the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources.
Local Government Impact
The bill would require local governmental authorities to establish procedures for the administration and enforcement of codes adopted by the State Energy Conservation Office. Local governmental entities would be required to adopt local amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and energy efficiency provisions of the International Residential Code (IRC). Under current law, local entities are required to adhere to provisions relating to IECC and IRC. The bill would require local entities to consider the revised codes of IECC and IRC that are adopted after May 1, 2009. The fiscal impact to local entities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill is not anticipated to be significant.