South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 52 - Energy Efficiency
Section 48-52-825. Adoption of current facility energy efficiency rating system.

(A)(1)(a) The board shall automatically adopt by reference the most current editions of the rating systems developed by Green Building Initiative and U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design used for certification pursuant to this article. Upon adoption, the most current edition of the rating system shall be used for certification purposes under this article. Provided, however, that the most current edition of the rating system shall be subject to regulations concerning that edition of the rating system when promulgated pursuant to item (2).
(b) In the event that two rating systems from the same organization have been adopted by reference and are effective concurrently for certification purposes, then either rating system may be utilized to certify projects as required pursuant to this article. The latter of the two rating systems to be adopted by reference pursuant to subitem (a) shall be deemed to be the most current edition of the rating system for purposes of review and regulation pursuant to subsection (B).
(2) The board shall refer new or updated rating systems to the Energy Independence and Sustainable Construction Advisory Committee for consideration pursuant to Section 48-52-865(B) immediately upon the release of the new or updated rating system and prior to the rating system's effective date. After receiving the advisory committee's recommendations, the board shall promulgate regulations to amend the rating system under consideration to remove specific provisions, provided that the recommended amendments would not so alter the rating system as to render certification under the rating system impossible. If the advisory committee does not make a recommendation within the time period prescribed in Section 48-52-865(B)(2) the board, upon consultation with the State Engineer, shall proceed with promulgating regulations as provided in this item.
(B) The regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection (A) must provide that the rating systems provide certification credits for, preference for, and promotes building materials or furnishings, including, but not limited to, wood grown in this State, and masonry, plastics, concrete, steel, textiles, and wood that are manufactured or produced within the State. The regulations promulgated may not place at a disadvantage building materials or furnishings that are manufactured or produced within the State.
HISTORY: 2014 Act No. 150 (H.3592), Section 1, eff April 7, 2014.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation

Chapter 52 - Energy Efficiency

Section 48-52-10. Short title.

Section 48-52-210. Policy and purpose.

Section 48-52-220. "Renewable energy resources" defined.

Section 48-52-410. State Energy Office established; purpose.

Section 48-52-420. Duties of State Energy Office.

Section 48-52-425. Limitation on amount school districts must spend on energy conservation.

Section 48-52-430. Annual state energy action plan.

Section 48-52-435. Prior approval required for studies of alternative energy usage or conservation measures.

Section 48-52-440. State Energy Office; distribution of federal funds; plans for use of funds; Energy Advisory Council; report.

Section 48-52-450. Consolidation of energy-related offices and programs.

Section 48-52-460. Effect of government restructuring on placement of State Energy Office.

Section 48-52-470. Funding for State Energy Office.

Section 48-52-610. Energy efficiency standards for state buildings.

Section 48-52-620. State agencies and school districts to submit energy conservation plans and reports; metering of state buildings; annual compilation of reports.

Section 48-52-630. Energy conservation savings; division; reinvestment.

Section 48-52-635. State agency to carry forward and retain savings realized from energy conservation measures.

Section 48-52-640. Energy conservation products marketed to State; certification and procurement requirements.

Section 48-52-650. Revolving loan fund for energy conservation measures.

Section 48-52-660. Lease purchase agreements with energy efficiency products vendors and utility companies; procurements for energy-using goods and facilities.

Section 48-52-670. Guaranteed energy, water, or wastewater savings contracts.

Section 48-52-680. Identification of "energy efficient" goods; energy conservation standards; building specifications.

Section 48-52-800. Citation of article.

Section 48-52-810. Definitions.

Section 48-52-820. Promoting effective energy and environmental standards for buildings; adoption of policies and procedures.

Section 48-52-825. Adoption of current facility energy efficiency rating system.

Section 48-52-827. Certain major facility projects may not seek rating credit or point for building product disclosure and optimization credit.

Section 48-52-830. Certification standards for major facility projects.

Section 48-52-840. Certification using LEED rating system; inspection and monitoring of environmental benefits.

Section 48-52-850. Certification using Green Globes Rating System; inspection and monitoring of environmental benefits.

Section 48-52-860. Annual report; contents.

Section 48-52-865. Energy Independence and Sustainable Construction Advisory Committee; creation; membership; duties.

Section 48-52-870. Purpose of program; adoption of rules.

Section 48-52-910. Implementation of conservation measures by agencies; audit; reports.