SR0155 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, An efficient building maintains moderate temperatures, low humidity, and increased air quality; and

WHEREAS, Energy efficient buildings use less energy, cost less to operate, and produce fewer greenhouse gasses; and

WHEREAS, The State of Illinois operates hundreds of buildings throughout the State, including buildings built decades ago; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the Department of Central Management Services to partner with the Illinois Regional Insulator Contractors Association to conduct energy efficiency audits at five State buildings at no charge to the State; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Department of Central Management Services and the Illinois Regional Insulator Contractors Association conduct these audits around the State, if possible, in Chicago, Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry or Will County, Central Illinois, and Southern Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the energy efficiency audit be in accordance with the 3E plus system and may consider the study of all of the following for each real property: (1) the efficiency of equipment located at the real property; (2) the use of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; (3) the use of energy for lighting; (4) maintenance procedures; and (5) the cost of alternate sources of energy for any energy used; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the energy efficiency audit may include: (1) recommendations on methods to conserve energy; (2) an estimate of the time necessary to implement any recommended changes; and (3) projected costs of any capital improvement necessary to reduce energy costs; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Department of Central Management Services shall post a copy of the audits on the Department's website.