Preparation of comprehensive state energy plan.
1. The Director shall prepare a comprehensive state energy plan which provides for the promotion of:
(a) Energy projects that enhance the economic development of the State;
(b) The use of renewable energy; and
(c) The use of measures which conserve or reduce the demand for energy or which result in more efficient use of energy.
2. The comprehensive state energy plan must include provisions for:
(a) The assessment of the potential benefits of proposed energy projects on the economic development of the State.
(b) The education of persons and entities concerning renewable energy and measures which conserve or reduce the demand for energy or which result in more efficient use of energy.
(c) The creation of incentives for investment in and the use of renewable energy and measures which conserve or reduce the demand for energy or which result in more efficient use of energy.
(d) Grants and other money to establish programs and conduct activities which promote:
(1) Energy projects that enhance the economic development of the State;
(2) The use of renewable energy; and
(3) The use of measures which conserve or reduce the demand for energy or which result in more efficient use of energy.
(e) The development or incorporation by reference of model and uniform building and energy codes and standards which are written in language that is easy to understand and which include performance standards for conservation of energy and efficient use of energy.
(f) Oversight and accountability with respect to all programs and activities described in this subsection.
(g) Any other matter that the Task Force determines to be relevant to the issues of energy resources, energy use, energy conservation and energy efficiency.
Last modified: February 26, 2006