Relieving school districts of certain requirements.
SB 6285 amends Washington state law to modify energy performance standards for public buildings, including schools, by establishing energy use intensity targets and compliance pathways. It requires building owners to implement energy efficiency measures through plans based on audits, with exemptions for historic buildings listed on preservation registers. The bill also creates a database of covered buildings and mandates department support for compliance. While the bill's stated purpose is to reduce burdens on school districts, the actual provisions apply broadly to public buildings (not exclusively schools) and adjust energy efficiency requirements rather than eliminate them. School districts would be affected as building owners required to comply with these updated standards.
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Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Jan 22, 2026
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