KRS 45A.615: Life -cycle cost comparison of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

equipment in state buildings.

(1) On every bid for new construction or for upgrading existing facilities that is

solicited under this chapter, the Finance and Administration Cabi net shall require,

where feasible, a life -cycle cost comparison of at least two (2) types of energy -

efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, including

geothermal equipment when feasible.

(2) The Finance and Administration Cabi net shall give particular consideration in the

awarding of a contract to energy -efficient HVAC equipment, including geothermal

equipment when feasible, having a lower or lowest life -cycle cost, all other factors

being equal.