Yesterday the House Energy & Technology committee passed HB 5727, a bill that allows the state to enter into energy performance contracts to reduce energy costs. As introduced the legislation placed a mandate on local units of government to enter into energy performance contracts; however, the bill was substituted to only apply to the state.

You can view the substitute bill here: HB 5727.h2.pdf (47.96 kb)

The bill now goes to the full House for consideration.

Samantha Harkins is the Director of State Affairs for the League and handles municipal finance and labor issues.  She can be reached at 517-908-0306 or email at [email protected]