South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 33B - Energy Performance Contracts
Section 1-33B-14 - Functions of Governor's Office of Economic Development.

1-33B-14. Functions of Governor's Office of Economic Development.
The Governor's Office of Economic Development may perform the following functions:
(1)Advise the Governor on policy matters related to production, allocation, planning, research, development and conservation of energy;
(2)Act as the representative for the State of South Dakota in coordination with federal agencies concerned with energy;
(3)Implement federal energy programs sponsored by the State of South Dakota;
(4)Formulate energy policies and programs to guide the management of energy resources and use within the State of South Dakota;
(5)Coordinate with other agencies and departments of state government concerned with the effects of energy policies and programs;
(6)Collect, analyze, and disseminate information on energy policies and programs;
(7)Promote, through the development and implementation of plans, the conservation of energy resources by all energy consumers, including state and local government;
(8)Evaluate and recommend public policies relative to energy development and distribution which have an impact on South Dakota;
(9)Represent the Governor and the State of South Dakota in regard to national, regional, and state organizations concerned with energy consumption, development, and distribution;
(10)Establish plans and programs, within the established federal guidelines, concerning the use and distribution of the petroleum violation escrow funds, federal funds, or other funds;
(11)Implement energy conservation loan, lease, and grant programs utilizing the petroleum violation escrow funds, federal funds, or other funds; and
(12)Perform such other duties as may be delegated by the Governor.

Source: SL 1991, ch 16, §3; SL 1994, ch 410 (Ex. Ord. 93-9), §17; SL 2009, ch 1, §123; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §95, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 1 - State Affairs and Government

Chapter 33B - Energy Performance Contracts

Section 1-33B-1 - Definition of terms.

Section 1-33B-2 - Energy conservation measure defined--Inclusions--Limitation.

Section 1-33B-3 - Request for proposals defined.

Section 1-33B-3.1 - Guaranteed cost savings defined.

Section 1-33B-3.2 - Investment-grade energy audit defined.

Section 1-33B-3.3 - Measurement and verification defined.

Section 1-33B-3.4 - Notice inviting qualified energy service providers to submit qualifications and proposals for energy performance contract.

Section 1-33B-3.5 - Evaluation of qualifications and proposals.

Section 1-33B-3.6 - Contract negotiation.

Section 1-33B-3.7 - Preparation of investment-grade energy audit.

Section 1-33B-3.8 - Contents of investment-grade energy audit.

Section 1-33B-3.9 - Costs of the investment-grade energy audit.

Section 1-33B-3.10 - Funds for payment of energy performance contract.

Section 1-33B-3.11 - Reduction in amount of financing--Contract term--Measurement and verification report.

Section 1-33B-3.12 - Costs for measurement and verification.

Section 1-33B-3.13 - Annual guaranteed cost savings--Shortfall.

Section 1-33B-4.1 - Loans, leases, or grants to municipality or county--Agreement upon terms and conditions.

Section 1-33B-5 - Copy of evaluation and proposed contract forwarded to Governor's Office of Economic Development.

Section 1-33B-6 - Proposed improvements to state owned buildings--Review by Bureau of Administration.

Section 1-33B-8 - Written guarantee--Bond--Payment period not to exceed fifteen years.

Section 1-33B-9 - Contracts not subject to chapter 5-18A.

Section 1-33B-10 - Documentation of guaranteed savings--Deficiency paid by qualified provider.

Section 1-33B-11 - Executory contract clause--Liability of governmental unit.

Section 1-33B-12 - Continuance of contract--Payments.

Section 1-33B-13 - Termination of contract--Notice--Return of equipment or improvement.

Section 1-33B-14 - Functions of Governor's Office of Economic Development.

Section 1-33B-15 - Promulgation of rules.

Section 1-33B-16 - Powers of Governor's Office of Economic Development.

Section 1-33B-17 - Establishment of accounts from which loans to be made--Petroleum violation escrow fund--Legislative approval.

Section 1-33B-18 - Energy conservation loan special revenue fund established--Purposes--Continuous appropriation.

Section 1-33B-19 - Loans, leases or grants to municipality or county--Agreement upon terms and conditions.

Section 1-33B-20 - Loans for analysis and installation of energy conservation measures.

Section 1-33B-21 - Foreclosure to protect loans.

Section 1-33B-22 - Disbursements from energy conservation special revenue fund.

Section 1-33B-23 - Parties to whom loans authorized.

Section 1-33B-24 - Acquisition, lease, and sale of energy saving equipment.

Section 1-33B-25 - Acceptance of aid or contributions.

Section 1-33B-26 - Transfer of functions, responsibility, and authority of former Office of Energy Policy.

Section 1-33B-27 - School district authorized to deposit proceeds related to energy savings contract into certain funds--Repayment from certain funds.