<br><br> <br>Page 1 of 1 <br>45A.615 Life-cycle cost comparison of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning <br>equipment in state buildings. <br>(1) On every bid for new construction or for upgrading existing facilities that is <br>solicited under this chapter, the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall require, <br>where feasible, a life-cycle cost comparison of at least two (2) types of energy-<br>efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, including <br>geothermal equipment when feasible. <br>(2) The Finance and Administration Cabinet shall give particular consideration in the <br>awarding of a contract to energy-efficient HVAC equipment, including geothermal <br>equipment when feasible, having a lower or lowest life-cycle cost, all other factors <br>being equal. <br>Effective: July 12, 2006 <br>History: Created 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 184, sec. 5, effective July 12, 2006. <br>Legislative Research Commission Note (7/12/2006). 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 184, sec. 6 <br>provides that KRS 45A.615 and KRS 152.710 to 152.725 shall be known as the <br>Kentucky Energy Security National Leadership Act. <br><br>