§ 49-17-101. Short Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Energy Efficient Schools Initiative (EESI) of 2008.”

§ 49-17-102. Chapter Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Council” means the twelve-member energy efficient schools council created by this chapter; “Energy audit” means any professional energy audit used to determine the energy efficiency of a structure that is performed by an energy auditor; “Energy auditor” means any person approved to perform professional energy […]

§ 49-17-103. Creation of Energy Efficient Schools Council

There is created the energy efficient schools council. The council shall consist of twelve (12) members, including the commissioner of education, the commissioner of environment and conservation and the commissioner of economic and community development, or their designees, who shall serve as ex-officio members. The remaining members shall be appointed as follows: The governor shall […]

§ 49-17-104. Authority and Powers of Energy Efficient Schools Council

The council may award grants or loans to school systems, charter schools, or the achievement school district for qualifying capital outlay projects as provided in § 49-17-103 after reviewing and approving: An energy audit performed by a qualified professional that is either chosen by the council or approved by the council; or A cost-benefit analysis […]

§ 49-17-105. Annual Audit

All annual reports and all books of accounts and financial records of the energy efficient schools council shall be subject to audit annually by the comptroller of the treasury. With prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, the audit may be performed by a licensed independent public accountant selected by the council. If an […]

§ 49-17-106. Energy Efficient Schools Council Fund

An energy efficient schools council fund shall be established as a separate account in the state treasury. Amounts remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund. Moneys in the energy efficient schools council fund shall be invested by the state treasurer pursuant to title 9, […]