Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 2.2-4328.1 as follows:
§2.2-4328.1. Preference for energy-efficient and water-efficient goods.
A. As used in this section, "FEMP" means the Federal Energy Management Program.
B. When in the course of procuring goods, if a public body receives two or more bids for products that are Energy Star certified, meet FEMP-designated efficiency requirements, appear on FEMP's Low Standby Power Product List, or are WaterSense certified, such public body may only select among those bids.