Sec. 5. Findings.
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Sec. 5. Findings.
(a)The legislature finds that an effective energy efficient building code is essential to:
(1)reduce the air pollutant emissions from energy consumption that are affecting the
health of residents of this State;
(2)moderate future peak electric power demand;
(3)assure the reliability of the electrical grid and an adequate supply of heating oil
and natural gas; and
(4)control energy costs for residents and businesses in this State.
(b)The legislature further finds that this State has a number of different climate types, all of which require energy for both cooling and heating, and that there are many cost-effective measures that can reduce peak energy use and reduce cooling, heating, lighting, and other energy costs in buildings.