Energy Standards for State Buildings

June 20, 2024

Summary

In May 2013, Oklahoma enacted H.B. 1990, repealing the high-performance building certification program.

The State is still required by statute to adopt planning and construction standards for state buildings that conserve energy and optimize the energy performance of new buildings. The standards must reduce dependence on imported sources of energy through energy efficiency and local and renewable energy sources.

The standards must also authorize the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to pursue ENERGY STAR designation to demonstrate energy efficiency in public buildings.

Enacted in 2009, H.B. 3394 requires that all new public buildings beginning construction or receiving substantial renovation (cost exceeds 50% of the replacement value of the facility must comply with LEED guidelines or the Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes rating system.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Regulatory Policy
State: Oklahoma
Incentive Type: Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Web Site: http://www.ok.gov/DCS/Office_of_Facilities_Management/Sustainability_Program/index.html
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar - Passive
  • Solar Water Heat
  • Solar Space Heat
  • Solar Photovoltaics
  • Wind (All)
  • Biomass
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Combined Heat & Power
  • Daylighting
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
  • Wind (Small)
  • Hydroelectric (Small)

Authorities

Name: 61 Okl. St. § 213
Date Enacted: 06/03/2008
Effective Date: 08/21/2009

Contact

Name: Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services
Address: 2401 N. Lincoln, Suite 106
Oklahoma City OK 73152-3448
Phone: (405) 521-2112

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.