(a) The Arkansas Energy Office, to the extent funds are available, shall conduct a performance review of the Sustainable Energy-Efficient Public Building Rules that include at least the following:
- (1) An identification of the costs of implementing energy-efficient and water-efficient building standards in the design and construction of a major facility or major renovation;
- (2) An identification of the operating savings attributable to the implementation of energy-efficient and water-efficient building standards, including savings in energy, water, utility, and maintenance costs;
- (3) An identification of any impact on employee productivity from the application of the standards under this part;
- (4) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the application of the standards under this part;
- (5) Recommendations on whether stricter standards or additional criteria for sustainable buildings should be used other than those in effect;
- (6) Recommendations on the expansion of this program to include additional types of projects, and/or include smaller major facility construction or renovation projects; and
- (7) Recommendations for other changes regarding sustainable, energy-efficient building standards supported by the office findings.
- (b) No later than December 1, 2010, and each year thereafter, the office shall report to the co-chairs of the Legislative Council its findings under subsection (a) of this section and recommended changes, if any.
- (c) Institutions of higher education named in Subpart 1. Major university systems shall follow such reporting requirements as may be required by their board of trustees’ or department’s policies and procedures.