3360 Energy Resource Conservation/Dvlmt Comm
Program Descriptions

20 - ENERGY RESOURCES CONSERVATION PROGRAM

The Energy Resources Conservation program objectives include working to reduce overall energy use and decreasing peak electricity demand by identifying energy efficiency opportunities and developing and implementing programs and standards for efficiently using energy in all sectors.

20.10 - Buildings Program

The Building program objectives include working 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. The Building program provides technical assistance on building standards and enforcement support to the building industry and building departments. Further, the program maintains a database of energy efficiency appliances and equipment and enforces compliance with the appliance efficiency standards.

20.30 - Energy Projects Evaluation and Assistance Program

This program is responsible for providing 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

The Demand Side Program Evaluation is responsible for collecting and analyzing electricity and natural gas consumption data used to prepare energy demand forecasts, forecasting peak and total energy consumption by sector, and estimating the amount of energy conserved by existing and proposed program activities.