TRENTON – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today unanimously passed S-843, legislation sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden requiring that any building 15,000 square feet in area or larger that is meant for the sole use of the State must be designed and managed to meet standards for a high performance green building.
“This legislation takes common sense steps to promote standards which enhance energy efficiency, conserve materials and preserve environmental quality,” said Madden (D Gloucester/Camden). “We are taking pro-active actions to improve the performance of state owned buildings by promoting construction and development that incorporates sound energy conservation and environmental protection principles”