90-4-607. Duties of department. In addition to the duties set forth in 90-4-605, the department is authorized to:
(1) analyze state utility data to identify high-potential energy conservation projects;
(2) perform comprehensive energy analyses on state-owned buildings, structures, and facilities, contracting with private engineers when necessary;
(3) transfer funds and authority to the department of administration to:
(a) procure design and construction of cost-effective energy improvements; and
(b) transfer funds and authority to other agencies to procure, design, and construct cost-effective energy improvements; and
(4) train facility maintenance staff in energy saving techniques and maintenance of energy improvements and monitor energy conservation projects to ensure that cost savings are realized and are adequate to cover the debt service if bonds have been issued to fund the improvements.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 473, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 350, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 50, L. 1999.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 90. Planning, Research, and Development
Chapter 4. Energy Development and Conservation
Part 6. State Building Energy Conservation Program
90-4-603. and 90-4-604 reserved
90-4-605. Preparation of energy conservation program
90-4-606. Program report and recommendations
90-4-607. Duties of department
90-4-608. through 90-4-610 reserved
90-4-611. Authority to issue energy conservation program bonds
90-4-612. Form -- principal and interest -- fiscal agent -- deposit of proceeds
90-4-613. Use of energy conservation program account
90-4-614. Appropriation of energy cost savings
90-4-615. Energy conservation repayment account
90-4-616. Transfer of energy savings from projects
90-4-617. Energy conservation capital projects account
90-4-618. Reappropriation of energy conservation projects