Arkansas Code Title 22. Public Property § 22-3-2001. Title--Legislative findings

(1) Public buildings can be built and renovated using sustainable, energy-efficient methods that save money, reduce negative environmental impacts, improve employee and student performance, and make employees and students more productive;

(2) The main objectives of sustainable, energy-efficient designs are to:

(3) State-owned buildings and buildings owned by an institution of higher education can be improved by establishing specific performance criteria and goals for sustainable, energy-efficient public buildings that are based on recognized, consensual standards with a scientifically proven basis and a history of successful performance.