§196-18  Public-private advisory committee.  (a)  The coordinator shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of representatives from:

     (1)  State agencies, including the University of Hawaii;

     (2)  Energy service companies;

     (3)  Utility companies;

     (4)  Equipment manufacturers;

     (5)  Construction and architectural companies;

     (6)  Environmental, energy, and consumer groups; and

     (7)  Other energy-related organizations.

     (b)  The committee shall provide input on state energy management, including how to:

     (1)  Improve the use of energy-savings contracts;

     (2)  Improve procurement of ENERGY STAR and other energy efficient products;

     (3)  Improve building design;

     (4)  Reduce energy use;

     (5)  Enhance applications of efficient and renewable energy technologies at state facilities;

     (6)  Establish benchmarks and evaluate the State's progress in incorporating energy efficiency and conservation for state facilities, vehicles, and equipment;

     (7)  Make recommendations on how and when to conduct periodic energy audits; and

     (8)  Make recommendations to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, starting with the 2008 regular session, regarding policy or other statutory changes to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

     (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; am L 2006, c 96, §6]