63A-5-602 - Appropriation for energy efficiency measures. - Utah Statutes

63A-5-602. Appropriation for energy efficiency measures.
(1) For purposes of this part:
(a) "Energy efficiency measures" is as defined in Section 63A-5-701.
(b) "Energy savings" means money not expended by a state agency as the result of energyefficiency measures.
(c) "State agency" is as defined in Section 63A-5-701.
(2) Except as provided under Subsection (4) and subject to future budget constraints, theLegislature may not remove energy savings from a state agency's appropriation.
(3) A state agency shall use energy savings to:
(a) fund the cost of the energy efficiency measures; and
(b) if funds are available after meeting the requirements of Subsection (3)(a), fund andimplement new energy efficiency measures.
(4) The Legislature may remove energy savings if:
(a) a state agency has complied with Subsection (3)(a); and
(b) no cost effective new energy efficiency measure is available for implementation.
(5) A state agency may consult with the State Building Energy Efficiency Programmanager in the Division of Facilities and Construction Management regarding:
(a) the cost effectiveness of energy efficiency measures; and
(b) ways to measure energy savings that take into account fluctuations in energy costsand temperature.

Enacted by Chapter 334, 2008 General Session