2006 Kansas Code - 74-616

      74-616.   State corporation commission; powers and duties relating to energy resources. In addition to other powers and duties provided by law, in administering the provisions of this act the state corporation commission shall:

      (a)   Adopt rules and regulations necessary for the administration of this act;

      (b)   develop a comprehensive state energy conservation plan and the procedures for implementing the plan according to federal requirements;

      (c)   make requests for and accept funds and other assistance from federal agencies for energy conservation and other energy-related activities in this state, including, but not limited to, the state energy conservation program, the energy extension service program and the institutional building conservation program;

      (d)   administer federal energy conservation programs in this state;

      (e)   collect and compile necessary data on energy resources and monitor energy resources supplies in this state;

      (f)   prepare an energy resources emergency management plan for adoption during any energy resources emergency proclaimed to exist by the governor under K.S.A. 74-619, and amendments thereto, which plan shall include the system of priorities for energy resources allocation and curtailment of energy resources consumption established under K.S.A. 74-620, and amendments thereto;

      (g)   cooperate in the implementation of any emergency energy rationing program which may be imposed by the federal government or any agency thereof;

      (h)   prepare and have available for public inspection an annual report which describes the energy resources emergency management program; and

      (i)   make and enter into all contracts and agreements and do all other acts and things necessary or incidental to the performance of functions and duties and the execution of powers under this act.

      History:   L. 1983, ch. 258, § 1; L. 1994, ch. 248, § 28; July 1.