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[TITLE 63. Table of Contents]
[CHAPTER 34. Table of Contents]
63-34-101 Utah Energy Office created - Utah Energy Office duties.
(1) There is created within the department the Utah Energy Office.
(2) The Utah Energy Office shall:
(a) in accordance with applicable federal program guidelines, administer federally funded state programs regarding:
(i) renewable energy;
(ii) energy efficiency; and
(iii) energy conservation;
(b) coordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of programs:
(i) for state buildings; and
(ii) relating to:
(A) procurement of energy;
(B) consumption of energy;
(C) conservation of energy; and
(D) efficient use of energy;
(c) if requested by the governor, prepare a state energy emergency plan in accordance with Title 63, Chapter 53a, Energy Emergency Powers of Governor;
(d) participate in regulatory proceedings as appropriate to promote the development, conservation, and efficient use of energy;
(e) coordinate state governmental functions regarding energy development and use;
(f) facilitate the development and implementation of policies and programs in the state related to:
(i) energy production;
(ii) processing of energy;
(iii) use of energy; and
(iv) energy related technology;
(g) monitor federal laws and regulations related to:
(i) energy development;
(ii) processing of energy; or
(iii) use of energy;
(h) recommend state policy positions regarding energy to:
(i) the governor; or
(ii) the Legislature;
(i) represent the state on regional and national energy matters:
(i) at the initiative of the office; or
(ii) as requested by the governor;
(j) coordinate and consolidate energy resource data collection throughout state government;
(k) provide the Legislature and the governor with:
(i) an annual report addressing the current status of energy markets in the state; and
(ii) an independent assessment of energy issues; and
(l) perform forecasts of state-level:
(i) energy production;
(ii) energy consumption; and
(iii) energy prices.
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