Sec. 388.001. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. (a) The legislature finds that an effective building energy code is essential to:
(1) reducing the air pollutant emissions that are affecting the health of residents of this state;
(2) moderating future peak electric power demand;
(3) assuring the reliability of the electrical grid; and
(4) controlling energy costs for residents and businesses in this state.
(b) The legislature further finds that this state has a number of unique climate types, all of which require more energy for cooling than for heating, and that there are many cost-effective measures that can reduce peak energy use and reduce cooling and other energy costs in buildings.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 967, Sec. 1(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Sanitation and Environmental Quality
Chapter 388 - Texas Building Energy Performance Standards
Section 388.001. Legislative Findings
Section 388.003. Adoption of Building Energy Efficiency Performance Standards
Section 388.004. Enforcement of Energy Standards Outside of Municipality
Section 388.006. State Energy Conservation Office Evaluation
Section 388.007. Distribution of Information and Technical Assistance
Section 388.008. Development of Home Energy Ratings
Section 388.011. Certification of Municipal Building Inspectors
Section 388.012. Development of Alternative Energy-Saving Methods