§ 15-10-202 - Declaration of policy. - Arkansas Statutes

15-10-202. Declaration of policy.

The General Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) The adequacy of future energy supplies will be crucial to the state's economic development;

(2) In order to create a favorable environment for economic development and in order to preserve and enhance our present quality of life, Arkansas must promote the efficient use of energy and the development of a reliable and economic energy delivery system which includes the use of renewable energy resources as well as conventional sources of energy such as coal, lignite, uranium, oil, and natural gas;

(3) The need exists for comprehensive state leadership to ensure the wise and efficient production, distribution, use, and conservation of energy;

(4) Only an agency with comprehensive duties and powers can collect, analyze, and disseminate information necessary to promote a reliable and efficient energy delivery system for the state;

(5) It is in the best interest of the citizens of this state to establish a division within the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to coordinate the planning and execution of comprehensive energy conservation programs; and

(6) The development and use of a diverse array of energy resources must be encouraged.