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§ 57-39-39. Energy Development Fund

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a fund to be known as the Energy Development Fund. Monies in such fund are reserved exclusively for: Promoting the development of Mississippi’s energy resources. Developing projects under this section which will demonstrate a realistic promise of making a significant energy contribution to the State of Mississippi. […]

§ 57-39-43. Mississippi oil overcharge fund established

There is created in the State Treasury a fund to be designated as the “Mississippi Oil Overcharge Fund,” referred to in this section as “fund.” Monies in the fund, referred to in this section as “oil overcharge funds,” may be used for projects or programs authorized in accordance with appropriate federal court orders regarding the […]

§ 57-39-103. Purpose

The purpose of Sections 57-39-103 through 57-39-115 is to provide for development and implementation of a state energy management plan for all state-owned or state-leased buildings and facilities which will minimize energy consumption and insure that buildings and facilities are operated with maximum efficiency of energy use.

§ 57-39-109. Agency and public school district coordinators

Any agency or institution designated by the division and funded in whole or in part by public funds shall appoint a coordinator from existing staff who shall advise the agency head or institution head on energy-related matters. The coordinator shall confer and cooperate with the board in developing, implementing and evaluating an energy management plan […]

§ 57-39-112. Assisting school districts in reducing energy consumption

The division shallprovide technical assistance to the Mississippi Department of Education so that the department can assist local school districts in developing a detailed energy management plan for that public school district. The purposes of the plan shall be to assist the public school district in reducing consumption of energy in its buildings and facilities […]

§ 57-39-1. Legislative purpose and directives

The purpose of this chapter is to coordinate all energy-related needs and activities in Mississippi with the objective of providing an efficient and economical energy system through a statewide plan. To that end, the Mississippi Development Authority is directed to evaluate this state’s energy needs and availability. The powers, duties and responsibilities of the Board […]

§ 57-39-9. General powers and duties of division

The powers and duties of the division shall include, but not be limited to, the following: To promote Mississippi as a leader in energy development, job creation and research. To contribute to economic development activities related to the energy production and manufacturing sectors. To promote energy efficiency across state government and within the private sector […]

§ 57-39-11. Mississippi Energy Plan

The division shall be tasked with developing, implementing and refining over time the Mississippi Energy Plan. The Mississippi Energy Plan shall include, but not be limited to the following: Efforts to promote Mississippi as a leader in energy development, job creation and research; Plans to encourage the safe and responsible exploration and extraction of the […]