Idaho

Information provided by EPA State Climate and Energy Program, Idaho State Planning and Incentive Structures

Summary: The Idaho Senate on March 12, 2008, passed a scaled-back plan to encourage agencies to adopt higher energy efficiency standards in new or remodeled state buildings. House Bill 422 originally required state buildings to be at least 30% more energy efficient currently required by Idaho law, but in order to pass the measure, the requirement was reduced to a range of 10% to 30%. The bill was signed into law on March 19, 2008, and takes effect in 2009.

Executive Order 2005-12, signed in July 2005, requires state agencies to implement a series of energy conservation measures, where feasible. The measures include adjusting settings for thermostats, shutting off lights and computers, and evaluating HVAC machinery for efficiency. No targets set for energy reduction.

Links:

• House Bill 422
• Executive Order 2005-12

No policy in place or proposed

No policy in place or proposed

Note: For state efficient fleet initiatives, policies listed must make a specific, mandatory requirement for increasing state fleet efficiency. State alternative-fuel vehicle procurement requirements that give a voluntary option to count efficient vehicles are thus not included.

Links:

• Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Idaho ESPC Legislation
• Energy Savings Coalition: Idaho Energy Office Performance Contracting Activities

Last Updated 07/14/2009

 

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