Sec. 388.012.  DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY-SAVING METHODS.  The laboratory shall develop at least three alternative methods for achieving a 15 percent greater potential energy savings in residential, commercial, and industrial construction than the potential energy savings of construction that is in minimum compliance with Section 388.003.  The alternative methods:
(1)  may include both prescriptive and performance-based approaches, such as the approach of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star qualified new home labeling program; and
(2)  must include an estimate of:
(A)  the implementation costs and energy savings to consumers; and
(B)  the related emissions reductions.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 2129), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.