2014 Kentucky Revised Statutes CHAPTER 152 - ENERGY DEVELOPMENT 152.712 Department for Energy Development and Independence -- Duties -- Fees -- Funding -- Partnerships and cooperative research initiatives.
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152.712 Department for Energy Development and Independence -- Duties -Fees -- Funding -- Partnerships and cooperative research initiatives.
(1)
The Department for Energy Development and Independence in the Energy and
Environment Cabinet shall:
(a) Oversee the implementation of Kentucky's comprehensive energy
strategy;
(b) Provide leadership to enhance the benefits of energy efficiency and
alternative energy through supporting awareness, technology
development, energy preparedness, partnerships, and resource
development;
(c) Enhance the economic opportunities and benefits to Kentucky citizens
and industry through expansion of current markets and the development
of market opportunities for Kentucky coal, natural gas, petroleum, oil
shale, tar sands, liquid and gaseous fuels from coal, and chemicals from
coal;
(d) To the extent funding is available, administer grant programs to support
energy-related research, development, and demonstration, including the
support of multistate cooperative regional partnerships and research
initiatives;
(e) Develop and implement programs for the development, conservation, and
utilization of energy in a manner to meet essential human needs while
maintaining the Kentucky economy at the highest feasible level. The
programs shall include:
1.
Central access for collection, maintenance, and analysis of data and
information on all forms of energy supply, demand, conservation,
and related subjects;
2.
Formulation of a contingency plan to address any energy shortage
which may occur from time to time. The contingency plan shall relate
to the curtailment, allocation, planning, and management of all forms
of energy;
3.
Development and implementation of major energy conservation
programs involving all sectors of the Kentucky economy, including
energy audits of educational facilities and state-owned buildings;
and
4.
Provision for the application of appropriate technologies with regard
to alternative energy development, including the development of
solar and other renewable resources and small-scale hydroelectric
plants, and promotion, when feasible, of the production of energy
from other resources such as solid waste and biomass;
(f) Provide technical assistance to the Finance and Administration Cabinet in
implementing the Energy Efficiency in Government Buildings Program;
(g) Enter into agreements, administer grant programs, and serve as a liaison
with the federal government and other states in matters relating to energy;
and
(h) Participate in the review of applications and, upon request of the
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(3)
(4)
authority, assist the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority
in monitoring tax incentive agreements as provided in Subchapter 27 of
KRS Chapter 154.
The department may establish reasonable application fees to offset costs
associated with reviewing and processing applications, including costs
associated with hiring outside consultants.
The department is encouraged to use state funding available to it as a match
for federal or private funding to increase the resources available to support
energy research and development.
The department is encouraged to explore and develop regional partnerships
and cooperative research initiatives with other states and governmental entities
to enhance resources available for energy research and development.
Effective:July 15, 2010
History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 184, effective July 15, 2010. -Created 2007 (2d Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 37, effective August 30,
2007.
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