3360 Energy Resource Conservation/Dvlmt Comm
Program Descriptions

20 - ENERGY RESOURCES CONSERVATION PROGRAM

The Energy Resources Conservation program works to reduce overall energy use and decrease peak electricity demand by identifying energy efficiency opportunities and developing and implementing programs and standards for the efficient use of energy in all sectors.

20.10 - Buildings:
This program works to reduce consumer and business energy bills and peak demands by developing and implementing strategies and minimum efficiency standards for new and existing residential and nonresidential buildings, appliances, and equipment; provides building standards technical assistance and enforcement support to the building industry and building departments; maintains a database of energy efficiency appliances and equipment; and enforces compliance with the appliance efficiency standards.

20.30 - Energy Projects Evaluation and Assistance:
This program provides technical assistance, grants, and loans to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs of schools, hospitals, local governments, water and water treatment facilities, agricultural facilities, industry and multi-family housing.

20.40 - Demand Side Program Evaluation:
This program collects and analyzes electricity and natural gas consumption data used to prepare energy demand forecasts, forecasts peak and total energy consumption by sector, and estimates the amount of energy conserved by existing and proposed program activities.