SB 5245-S.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

      Directs the state energy office to develop a state energy strategy and specifies the elements to be incorporated.

      Provides incentives for the reduction of energy usage.

      Declares that the state, state agencies, and school districts are to be compensated fairly for energy savings.

      Encourages development of cogeneration facilities, and authorizes the sale of cogenerated electricity and steam.

      Promotes the selection of low-life-cycle cost alternatives.

      Specifies funding and financing sources which may be employed to implement energy efficiency projects.

      Directs the state energy office to develop and issue guidelines for administering the act.

      Repeals section 6, chapter 159, Laws of 1982.