[§196-18] Public-private advisory committee. (a) The coordinator shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of representatives from:
(1) State agencies;
(2) County governments;
(3) Energy service companies;
(4) Utility companies;
(5) Equipment manufacturers;
(6) Construction and architectural companies;
(7) Environmental, energy, and consumer groups; and
(8) Other energy-related organizations.
(b) The committee shall provide input on state energy management, including how to:
(1) Improve the use of energy-savings performance contracts and utility energy-efficiency service contracts;
(2) Improve procurement of ENERGY STAR and other energy efficient products;
(3) Improve building design;
(4) Reduce process energy use; and
(5) Enhance applications of efficient and renewable energy technologies at state facilities.
(c) The committee shall be placed in the department of business, economic development, and tourism for administration purposes. [L 2002, c 77, pt of §9]