NRS 341.091
Adoption of standards and performance guidelines relating to efficient use of water and energy.


1. For the purposes of the design and construction of buildings or other projects of this State, the Board shall adopt by regulation:

(a)

Standards for the efficient use of water.

(b)

Standards for the efficient use of energy, including, without limitation, the use of sources of renewable energy.

(c)

Performance guidelines for new, remodeled and renovated buildings.

(d)

Performance guidelines for retrofit projects, including, without limitation, guidelines for:

(1)

Energy consumption.

(2)

The use of potable water.

(3)

The use of water for purposes relating to landscaping.

(4)

The disposal of solid waste.

2.

The standards and performance guidelines adopted in accordance with subsection 1 must include a mechanism for their evaluation and revision to ensure that such standards and guidelines:

(a)

Are cost-effective over the life of the applicable project.

(b)

Produce certain threshold levels of cost savings.

3.

In adopting the standards and performance guidelines pursuant to subsection 1, the Board may consider, without limitation:

(a)

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System established by the U.S. Green Building Council or its successor;

(b)

The Green Globes assessment and rating system developed by the Green Building Initiative or its successor;

(c)

The standards established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the Energy Star Program;

(d)

The standards established by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers or its successor;

(e)

The criteria established pursuant to the Federal Energy Management Program established by the United States Department of Energy; and

(f)

The criteria established by the International Energy Conservation Code.

4.

The regulations adopted pursuant to this section must include provisions for their enforcement.

5.

As used in this section:

(a)

“Biomass” means any organic matter that is available on a renewable basis, including, without limitation:

(1)

Agricultural crops and agricultural wastes and residues;

(2)

Wood and wood wastes and residues;

(3)

Animal wastes;

(4)

Municipal wastes; and

(5)

Aquatic plants.

(b)

“Renewable energy” means:

(1)

Biomass;

(2)

Solar energy; or

(3)

Wind.
Ê The term does not include coal, natural gas, oil, propane or any other fossil fuel, or nuclear energy.
ADMINISTRATOR, DEPUTIES AND ASSISTANTS

Source: Section 341.091 — Adoption of standards and performance guidelines relating to efficient use of water and energy., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-341.­html#NRS341Sec091.

341.010
Definitions.
341.011
“Administrator” defined.
341.013
“Board” defined.
341.014
“Department” defined.
341.017
Creation
341.019
Inapplicability of chapter to Legislative Branch
341.020
Creation
341.041
Replacement of appointed member for failure to attend meetings.
341.050
Compensation of members
341.060
Organization
341.070
Conduct of business: Rules
341.080
Record of official actions.
341.083
Reports and recommendations: Priority of construction
341.085
Regulations.
341.087
Adoption of certain seismic provisions and standards.
341.091
Adoption of standards and performance guidelines relating to efficient use of water and energy.
341.100
Appointments
341.105
Authority of Deputy Administrator of the Public Works - Compliance and Code Enforcement Section or designee to issue order to compel cessation of work
341.110
General powers and duties of Administrator
341.119
Delegation by Administrator of certain authority of Division to state agency.
341.121
Usage of grants.
341.125
Contracts with United States
341.126
Authorized expenditures.
341.127
Duty to cooperate with state agencies and local planning commissions concerning planning and works of art.
341.128
Duty to periodically inspect state-owned buildings and physical plant facilities of state-owned institutions
341.130
Authority to participate in interstate, regional and national projects and to confer and cooperate with federal officials and entities of neighboring states.
341.140
Authority to publicize and educate concerning problems of state planning.
341.141
Engineering and architectural services to be furnished by Division for buildings constructed on state property or with legislative appropriation
341.142
Advance planning of project.
341.0145
“Division” defined.
341.145
Powers and duties of Administrator concerning design, construction and repairs
341.146
Funds for projects of capital construction: Establishment and use
341.148
Advertisement for sealed bids required for projects whose estimated cost exceeds $100,000
341.151
Calculation of final total cost of building including initial construction costs and operating costs for expected useful life of building
341.155
Contracts for consulting services by state agencies to determine and plan necessary construction work.
341.161
Contracts with licensed contractors for services which assist Division in design and construction of projects of capital improvement
341.166
Contracts with licensed contractors for services which assist Division in development and review of designs, plans, specifications and estimates of costs for proposed construction projects
341.1265
Temporary transfer of money from State General Fund to state building construction project accounts for projects financed with federal money authorized.
341.1405
Legislative findings and declaration.
341.1407
Applicability of provisions to construction of buildings for Nevada System of Higher Education.
341.1455
Issuance of permits to private persons by Deputy Administrator of the Public Works - Compliance and Code Enforcement Section.
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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