A bill for an act requiring mechanical insulation energy audits of state buildings.

HF 2549 requires Iowa's Department of Administrative Services to contract with certified technicians to conduct mechanical insulation energy audits for all state-owned buildings by January 1, 2028, and every four years after. The audits must identify missing or damaged insulation, check compliance with ASHRAE energy efficiency standards, estimate emissions and energy loss from poor insulation, and provide cost estimates for repairs. These audits directly affect state-owned buildings across Iowa by mandating a systematic review of insulation efficiency. The law aims to quantify energy waste and remediation costs to inform future energy-saving investments in state facilities.