Code of Maine Rules
18 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
134 - CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION
Chapter 1 - CAPITOL AREA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec2 134-1-5 - Design Requirements for Projects
Subsection 134-1-5-12 - Energy

Maine is dedicated to the mutually compatible goals of energy efficiency, environmental protection, and economic growth, and to providing its employees with healthy, safe, efficient and effective work environments. In addition, Maine is committed to meeting the goals and policies of the Energy Conservation in Buildings Act, 5 M.R.S.A.1761 et. Seq. ("ECBA"), as applicable to State buildings, which promotes evaluation of life cycle costs and energy efficiency in the design of public improvements.

To this end, all State-owned, State-leased, or State-occupied buildings constructed, renovated, and/or expanded within the Capitol Area as defined in these Rules, shall be subject to An Order Regarding the Use of "LEED" Standards for State Buildings, issued as an Executive Order by John E. Baldacci, Governor, on November 24, 2003. The Executive Order excludes school administrative districts and municipalities from meeting these requirements.

The LEED Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based, market-driven building rating system based on existing proven technology. It evaluates environmental performance from a whole building perspective over a building's life cycle, providing a definitive standard for what constitutes a "green building."

The Executive Order is incorporated in these Rules by reference.

Applicants proposing projects that are not to be State-owned, State-leased, or State-occupied, will be encouraged to meet energy efficiency and sustainability standards and principles as appropriate for the scale of the project being submitted.