HB 1035-S2.E - DIGEST
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/10/2007)

Finds that anaerobic digester projects in the state provide numerous environmental benefits; they reduce odors from organic waste, control pathogens, minimize sludge production, conserve nutrients, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to providing environmental benefits, anaerobic digestion produces power using a clean, renewable resource.

Finds that, despite the numerous environmental and energy-producing benefits that result from anaerobic digester projects, many potential anaerobic digester projects are not pursued in this state because of the high capital costs for construction of such projects. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to establish a clean streams grant program to assist anaerobic digestion power producers by bringing down the cost of the initial capital investment.

Requires that, by September 1, 2007, the department shall survey all desktop computers owned by the state and identify which desktop computers are suitable for using power management software.

Provides that after conducting the review, the department shall purchase power management software for all desktop computers owned by the state that have been identified by the department as suitable for using power management software. The power management software must be purchased according to the terms of the master contract number T06-MST-002 effective July 7, 2006, or a subsequent contract entered into by the state for power management software that offers comparable or better energy efficiency savings.

Directs the department to install power management software on all desktop computers as expeditiously as possible.

Provides that, when acquiring new desktop computers, the department must purchase and install power management software at the time of acquisition, unless power management software is not suitable for a particular desktop computer's intended use.

Authorizes the department to retain any rebate moneys the state receives for energy conservation resulting from utilization of the power management software.

Requires that, by December 1st of each year, the department of information services shall report to the legislature on the number of licenses installed, the amount of estimated energy saved per computer per year, as well as the amount and number of rebates received by the state as a result of implementing the power management software.

Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.