The department shall conduct and administer public awareness and education programs which shall inform the public and state and local government policymakers of at least the following:
(1) The energy prospects for the state;
(2) The alternative futures in economic and environmental terms under different energy policies;
(3) The manpower needs of alternative energy policies;
(4) The probable impact of existing and proposed actions of state and federal government;
(5) The potential of research and development programs; and
(6) The importance of, and the technologies and methods necessary to achieve, energy conservation goals in all consuming sectors of the state's economy.
Last modified: May 3, 2021