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20 ILCS 3125/5

(20 ILCS 3125/5)

Sec. 5. Findings.

(a) The legislature finds that an effective energy efficient building code
is essential to:

(1) reduce the air pollutant emissions from energy

consumption that are affecting the health of residents of this State;

(2) moderate future peak electric power demand;

(3) assure the reliability of the electrical grid and

an adequate supply of heating oil and natural gas; and

(4) control energy costs for residents and businesses

in this State.

(b) The legislature further finds that this State has a number of different
climate types, all of which require energy for both cooling and heating, and
that there are many cost-effective measures that can reduce peak energy use and
reduce cooling, heating, lighting, and other energy costs in buildings.

(Source: P.A. 96-778, eff. 8-28-09.)