The bill amends K.S.A. 66-1227 to authorize the state corporation commission to make recommendations regarding energy efficiency standards for residential, commercial, and industrial structures. It establishes that the international energy conservation code 2006 (IECC 2006) will serve as the applicable energy efficiency standard for new commercial and industrial structures in Kansas. However, the commission is explicitly stated to have no authority to adopt or enforce these standards, allowing local cities or counties to set and enforce their own energy efficiency standards.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 66-1227, which indicates a significant change in the legal framework governing energy efficiency standards in the state. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book, signaling a shift towards a more localized approach to energy efficiency regulation while still providing a baseline standard for new commercial and industrial buildings.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 66-1227