North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 848 — School Energy Savings Act of 2017.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

27 added · 26 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to House Bill 848 emphasize the need for new schools in North Carolina to meet at least 60% of their energy needs through renewable sources by 2030. Additionally, local school boards are now encouraged to plan for energy-efficient designs, such as solar energy systems and thoughtful window placements, which can enhance natural light and ventilation. These amendments are important because they promote sustainability in education and aim to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources, benefiting both the environment and school resources.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 848 Short Title:
848 Apr 11, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40479-MH-63 (02/23) Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL SYSTEMS DERIVE SIXTY PERCENT OF THEIR ENERGY NEEDS FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY BY 2030.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 13, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL SYSTEMS DERIVE SIXTY PERCENT OF THEIR ENERGY NEEDS FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY BY 2030.
In the design and construction of new school facilities and in the repair and renovation of existing school facilities, the local board of education shall consider the placement and design of windows to use the climate of North *DRH40479-MH-63* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 Carolina for both light and ventilation in case of power shortages.
In the design and construction of new school facilities and in the repair and renovation of existing school facilities, the local board of *H848-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 education shall consider the placement and design of windows to use the climate of North Carolina for both light and ventilation in case of power shortages.
Page 2 DRH40479-MH-63 [v.5] (02/17)
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 848?
HB 848 is sponsored by Pricey Harrison (Democratic) and R. Moore.
What is the current status of HB 848?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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