Tex. Health & Safety Code § 388.012 · Chapter 388. TEXAS BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY-SAVING METHODS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
The laboratory shall develop at least three alternative methods for achieving a 15 percent greater potential energy savings in residential, commercial, and industrial construction than the potential energy savings of construction that is in minimum compliance with Section 388.003. The alternative methods:
(1) may include both prescriptive and performance-based approaches, such as the approach of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star qualified new home labeling program; and
(2) must include an estimate of:
(A) the implementation costs and energy savings to consumers; and
(B) the related emissions reductions.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 2129), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.388.htm
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