APPENDIX C. State Agency Compliance with Major Energy- Related Statutes Concerning State Government Operations. | |||
C.G.S. Sec. |
Adopted |
Major Requirements |
Current Status |
4-67f |
1992 |
OPM to establish program to finance state agency projects to reduce costs and increase efficiencies, including those using energy efficiency measures, as well as awards for employees with ideas to improve services or reduce costs -- Innovations Review Panel to review/evaluate funding requests, with savings quantified annually and half of unexpended savings (<$2M) given to implementing agency |
Innovations Review Panel currently meets 3-4 times a year and receives staff assistance from OPM; since inception, only received one or two energy-related proposals from employees and none from agencies; knowledge of program and availability of money appears limited |
4a-56 |
1990, 1995 |
DAS specifications for purchasing motor vehicles must consider those using alternative fuels -- allows DAS to adopt energy performance standards per Sec. 16a-38(j) |
February 2002 Invitation to Bid for Purchase of 2002 Model Year Various Vehicles sought cars with EPA rating >29 mpg highway, natural gas alternative fuel vehicles, and sedans with provisions for bi-fuel natural gas modification and for gasoline-electric powered system |
4a-67d |
1990 + |
state to purchase cars and light duty trucks meeting specific gasoline mileage standards |
See Sec. 4a-56 above |
4b-23 |
1979 + |
"State Facility Plan" to include policies that encourage cost/energy efficiencies and retrofit measures that best attain energy performance standards established under Sec. 16a-38; in conjunction with plan, life-cycle cost analyses to be completed for proposed facilities and increasing portions of state construction projects are to be served by renewable energy |
2002-2006 plan has goal of achieving life-cycle cost efficiency in state facilities, notes State Building Code includes energy standards to improve efficiency of new/renovated buildings, and describes energy efficiency programs the State and electric/natural gas companies are conducting to improve energy performance of state buildings -- in practice, prominence given to energy considerations varies by project |
10-95i |
2000 |
"Five-year capital improvement and capital equipment plan" for Regional Vocational-Technical School System to include recommendations (and cost) for energy efficiency improvements to each v-t school |
RVTSS plan for 2000-2005 includes annual cost savings for 4 schools, but no recommendations for any schools; 2001-2006 plan has no specific references to energy, but listed projects will help conserve energy (e.g., HVAC repairs, lighting changes, roof replacements, etc.) |
13a-110a |
1995 |
must replace state-funded outdoor luminaries for roadway lighting with those that maximize energy conservation (and minimize light pollution) unless not cost-effective |
specifications established by DAS in conjunction with DOT based on federal standards; all new purchases are to meet the standard |
13b-4 |
1977 |
DOT to prepare detailed reports of energy use analysis by mode of transportation |
no analytical reports prepared; compile some data on DOT's own energy consumption |
16-245m |
1998, 2001 2002 |
creates Energy Conservation and Load Management Fund and Energy Conservation Management Board (advisory to DPUC) to carry out cost-effective energy conservation programs for electricity customers -- report annually to General Assembly during CY02, $1M/month directed to DPW for energy conservation projects in state buildings |
assessment on customers generated $86M in 2001 -- used for projects to achieve estimated lifetime savings of $473M and 4.7M kWh, with $1M and 0.1M kWh directed at state buildings DPW developed list of 32 potential projects estimated to cost $7.7M -- since May 2002, has begun implementing four projects costing ~$3M |
16-245n |
1998 |
creates Renewable Energy Investment Fund (aka Conn. Clean Energy Fund) to promote investment in renewable energy sources -- annual report required |
assessment on customers generated $13M in 2001 (rate will grow annually) -- fund invested $9M in seven companies marketing clean/ renewable energy or producing clean-energy products and committed $7M to deployment/ development of fuel cells including at least one project at a state facility |
16a-3 and 16a-7 |
1974 + |
establishes Conn. Energy Advisory Board to make recommendations re: programs to enhance the state's energy management and to carry out Sec. 16a-35k Special Act 99-15 required board to conduct a study "to update and strengthen the state's energy policy" |
after period of inactivity, for past few years board has met monthly; February 2000 "Energy Policy Report" identified long-range energy policy goals/strategies, but implementation limited; held workshops to discuss issues and conference on sustainable energy planned for fall 2002, but no specific steps taken to achieve long-term solutions -- to extent same concerns raised by others, some issues receiving attention. |
16a-9 |
1974 + |
continued "Energy Emergency Plan" establishing programs/controls/quotas for allocating energy resources -- must be submitted to General Assembly |
original plan submitted January 1975 -- explains process for calculating shortage index and lists contingency measures with potential energy savings by category of consumer (e.g., restrict activities, adjust temperatures, ration gasoline); 1980 amendments adjust implementation details; OPM staff keep contact information up-to-date |
16a-14 |
1974 + |
OPM secretary to implement federal directives and coordinate state/local programs re: energy allocation/ rationing/conservation/distribution/consumption -- also adopt regulations for solar energy systems standards |
regulations effective 1980, 1981, and 1986 define eligibility for property and sales tax exemptions for solar, renewable, and cogeneration systems |
16a-14b |
1979 + |
OPM to develop voluntary testing program for energy-related products -- consulting DCP, adopt regulations re: procedures for tests, products covered, fees, etc |
regulations effective April 1981; no tests ever conducted |
16a-14e |
1998 |
OPM to operate electricity purchasing pool |
OPM (through DAS) issued RFP in December 1999 with bids due February 2000 -- no qualified bids received; September 2002, issued RFP for electric generation services for unmetered street lighting; new RFP for more comprehensive services targeted for late 2003 |
16a-35m |
1979 + |
OPM to prepare comprehensive energy plan every four years (commencing 1/1/94) |
draft plan for public comment issued 1993 -- never finalized; no other plans developed |
16a-36 |
1977 + |
state buildings cannot be artificially cooled below 78oF |
compliance not monitored |
16a-36a |
1981 |
state buildings cannot be artificially heated above 65oF |
compliance not monitored and other statutes require day care centers and some private facilities to maintain temperatures of 68oF+ |
16a-37a |
1990 |
set up program requiring electric service companies to retrofit lights in state buildings to save $4 million |
electric companies spent ~$15M on projects that produced estimated annual savings of ~$4M and lifetime savings of ~$60M -- work was coordinated by DPW; repealed effective 10/1/02 |
16a-37c |
1990 |
OPM to establish incentive program for state agencies achieving savings through energy conservation, with 50%+ of savings retained by agency for future energy costs/activities -- OPM to adopt regulations |
regulations effective December 1991; no agencies ever applied to the program |
16a-37d |
1991, 1993 |
required electric/gas service companies to develop plans to improve energy performance in state buildings -- costs shared equally by companies and the State, but work performed by the companies |
DPW received ~$13M in bond funds for this program -- completed projects will produce estimated lifetime savings of more than $61M |
16a-37u |
1981 + |
OPM to: (a) plan/manage energy use in state buildings and require program to maximize energy efficiency -- also prepare/implement annual/long-range plans, coordinate federal/state conservation resources/activities and monitor agency energy use/costs on monthly basis (b) report annually re: energy and technical audits, status of conservation measures, and summarizing life-cycle cost analyses (per Sec. 16a -38) (c) with DPW, connect (as soon as practicable) state-owned buildings to a district heating/ cooling system (if available) and report progress annually (d) require state agencies to maximize use of public service company energy conservation programs and provide sites for energy efficient equipment demos |
(a) interval metering project coordinated by OPM helps agencies track electricity use; OPM annually prepares/updates State Energy Plan to obtain federal funding; collects facility energy usage data from state agencies on monthly basis (b) OPM submitted report in January 1993 indicating 954 energy audits completed and 645 buildings received technical assistance audits between 1978 and 1992 (c) ~10 buildings in Hartford are connected (d) since 1990, the state has received $35M in conservation work from electric and natural gas companies under several different programs; in 2002, DPW to receive $1M per month from Energy Conservation & Load Management Fund (see 16-245m) |
16a-38 |
1977 |
OPM and DPW to establish standards for life-cycle cost analyses for state owned/leased buildings and mandates such analyses in certain situations |
DPW developed procedures/standards for life-cycle cost analyses -- OPM only gets involved if contacted by DPW |
16a-38a |
1979 + |
DPW to conduct energy audits of all state-owned buildings; review audits and recommend buildings for cost-effective retrofit, completing 20% of floor area annually and all by 6/30/91; give preference to buildings that meet energy performance standards when selecting lease space; and with OPM, develop guidelines for energy efficiency maintenance program for state buildings |
by January 1993, DPW had completed 954 energy audits and 645 buildings had received technical assistance audits; consideration given to energy performance levels when selecting leased space varies |
16a-38e |
1980, 1991 |
DPW to adopt standards for designating energy-saving capital projects as priority energy projects -- report by 1/1/92 on projects initiated |
regulations effective December 1981 |
16a-38h |
1983, 1987 |
DPW forbidden to execute leases for 10,000+ sq. ft. of new space (after 7/1/84) unless owner has energy audit conducted and implements improvements |
compliance not routinely confirmed |
16a-38i |
1990, 1997 |
DPW (with OPM) to annually calculate average energy use per sq. ft. in state buildings, establish acceptable energy use thresholds, and reduce energy use on cost-effective, life-cycle basis (within available fiscal resources) in DPW controlled buildings that do not meet thresholds |
DPW calculated average cost per sq. ft. for some large buildings under its control at least once, and data are available to determine numbers for additional buildings for past two years -- access to software that would expedite the computation process and calculate Btus per sq. ft. is being investigated; target thresholds are based on industry averages for various types of buildings as compiled by several national associations |
16a-38j |
1991 + |
DPW (with OPM) to adopt regulations establishing criteria for selection of equipment for state buildings |
no regulations adopted |
16a-39a |
1984 + |
OPM (with DPW) to designate state agency for pilot energy conservation management program -- after review by Sec. 16a-39b task force, contract for improvements/ services for amount < savings |
OPM submitted update reports in January 1989 and 1993 describing steps taken to set up pilot project; repealed effective 10/1/02 |
16a-39b |
1985 + |
established Task Force on Development of Incentives for Conserving Energy in State Buildings -- report annually to General Assembly |
stopped formal meetings FY 89, but OPM filed progress reports 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993 -- latter document noted same information provided in Sec. 16a-37u(b) report (however, that report no longer prepared either) |
Note: In the Year Adopted column, a "+" indicates the statute was modified in subsequent years. Glossary: DAS = Department of Administrative Services DCP = Department of Consumer Protection DOT = Department of Transportation DPW = Department of Public Works OPM = Office of Policy and Management RFP = Request for Proposals M = million Sources of data: Connecticut General Statutes, program review staff analysis of identified reports, and interviews with state agency personnel | |||