Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 5.1002 - Performance goals for State agencies(a) All agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction shall: (1) Collectively reduce overall energy consumption by 3% per year, and 21% by 2025 from 2017 levels.(2) Replace 25% of the state passenger car fleet with battery electric and plug-in electric hybrid cars by 2025 and evaluate opportunities for the reduction of vehicle miles traveled and incorporation of new technology where appropriate.(3) Procure renewable energy to offset at least 40% of the Commonwealth's annual electricity use and evaluate opportunities to source electricity through Pennsylvania Certified Tier I credits, and/or direct purchase of renewable power generation sited within the Commonwealth.(b) Any new building construction project, build-to-suit leased building, or renovation project by a Commonwealth agency that costs more than 50% of the replacement cost of the building, where the design of the project commences after the effective date of the Executive Order, shall be designed and constructed as a high-performance building achieving a 10% reduction in energy consumption over ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1.2016. Agencies may seek US Green Building Council LEED certification, Green Building Initiative Green Globe rating, or a comparable numeric rating from another accredited sustainable building certification program where appropriate.