Agency

Responsibilities Regarding Energy-Related Standards and Regulations

C.G.S. Sec.

OPM and DPW

jointly establish/develop and publish:

· standards for life-cycle cost analyses for buildings owned/leased by the state

· energy performance standards for buildings owned/leased by the state

· guidelines for energy efficiency maintenance program for state-owned buildings

16a-38(b)(1)

16a-38 (i)

16a-38a(d)

OPM and DAS

may jointly establish and publish for equipment and appliances owned/leased by the state:

· standards for life-cycle cost analyses

· energy performance standards

16a-38(b)(2)

16a-38(j)

OPM and DECD

jointly establish and publish energy performance standards and establish life-cycle cost analyses for buildings in state-financed housing projects

16a-38(f)

OPM

adopt regulations to carry out incentive program for agencies that achieve savings through energy conservation

16a-37c

DPW - consult OPM

adopt regulations establishing criteria for state agencies to use in selecting equipment for use in state buildings

16a-38j

DPW - consult OPM and advisory board

adopt regulations establishing lighting standards for all public buildings and upon adoption:

· make random inspections of buildings to monitor compliance

· may inspect any building against which complaint alleging violation is received

· maintain list of public buildings in compliance with standards

16a-39

DPW

adopt regulations establishing standards for designating certain energy-saving capital projects as priority energy projects

16a-38e

Agency

On-going Responsibilities Regarding Energy-Related Plans and Reports

C.G.S. Sec.

OPM

prepare comprehensive energy plan every four years (starting 1994) -- hold regional hearings and submit to legislature

16a-35m

OPM

annually submit report to governor/legislature that:

· indicates number of energy and technical assistance audits of state-owned/leased facilities

· summarizes status of energy conservation measures recommended by audits and all energy conservation measures implemented in state facilities not audited

· analyzes availability and allocation of funds for measures recommended by audits

· lists budgeted agencies not cooperating with DPW/OPM in conducting audits and implementing changes

· summarizes life-cycle cost analyses prepared under C.G.S. Sec. 16-38

· identifies state laws/regulations/procedures impeding innovative energy conservation and load management projects

16a-37u(b)

Conn. Energy Advisory Board

annually submit report to governor/legislature (odd years -- recommendations to address state's energy situation and bring supply/demand into balance; even years -- implementation of recommendations in reports under Sec. 16a-35 and additional recommendations to bring supply/demand into balance)

16a-7

Task Force on conserving energy in state bldgs.

review state statutes/regulations/policies/practices, analyze alternatives, and formulate recommendations in six specific areas related to energy conservation -- annually report findings/recommendations to legislature

16a-39b

Agency

Responsibilities Regarding Energy-Related Purchases

C.G.S. Sec.

DAS

adopt purchasing standards, including that vehicles using alternative fuels be considered when buying motor vehicles

4a-56

DAS

in determining lowest qualified responsible bidders, can give price preference of up to 10% for recycled products, motor vehicles powered by "clean alternative fuel" or conversion equipment allowing exclusive or dual use of alternative fuel

4a-59(c)

State agencies

· procure equipment/appliances that meet/exceed federal energy conservation standards in Energy Policy and Conservation Act

· only purchase cars/trucks that meet certain gas mileage standards (some purchases of natural gas or electric vehicles also mandated)

· only purchase limited types of replacement light bulbs

4a-67c

4a-67d

16a-37f

OPM

can waive requirement state-funded permanent, outdoor luminaires maximize energy conservation (and minimize light pollution), if life-cycle cost analysis indicates not cost effective nor most appropriate alternative

13a-110a

Agency

Responsibilities Regarding Operation of Energy-Related Programs

C.G.S. Sec.

OPM

· establish program to finance state agency projects to reduce costs and increase efficiencies

· investigate complaints of violations of energy pricing, allocation, rationing, conservation, distribution, and consumption laws; coordinate government programs for allocation, rationing, distribution, and consumption of energy resources

· operate purchasing pool for purchase of electricity for state operations -- allow households receiving means-tested assistance to participate

· establish incentive program for agencies that achieve savings through energy conservation -- agency retains 50+% of savings for future energy costs or conservation activities for period equal to useful life of measures taken

· plan/manage energy use in state-owned/leased buildings; require establishment of program to maximize efficiency of energy used -- prepare/implement annual/long-range plans, coordinate federal/state energy conservation resources/activities, and monitor energy use/costs by budgeted state agencies monthly

4-67f

16a-14

16a-14e

16a-37c

16a-37u(a)

OPM (with DPW)

connect, as soon as practicable, all state-owned buildings to a district heating/cooling system; annually report on progress, cost of connection, and projected energy savings achieved

16a-37u(c)

OPM (consult DPW)

designate state agency to select institution where pilot energy conservation management program will be conducted and contract with qualified contractor to implement improvements/services for amount of money < energy savings realized

16a-39a

DPW (with OPM)

for energy performance standards:

· annually calculate average energy use per sq. ft. in state buildings

· establish thresholds of acceptability for energy use in state buildings

· reduce energy use in DPW buildings on cost-effective, life-cycle basis (within available resources)

· assist other agencies in reducing energy use in buildings under their control that do not meet thresholds

16a-38i

DPW

· conduct energy audits of all state-owned building -- complete preliminary audits by 7/1/80; use results to set priorities for subsequent audits at rate of 20% of total building floor space per year

· issue decision schedule for each priority energy project within 60 days of designation

16a-38a(a)

16a-38g

State agencies

· report buildings with nonconforming temperatures at annual legislative budget presentation

· submit life-cycle cost analyses prepared under Sec. 16a-38 to OPM

· those with authority for energy-saving capital project designated as priority energy project provide DPW with "decision outline" 30 days after designation

16a-36 and 16a-36a

16a-38(h)

16a-38f

DOT

· coordinate development/operation of modern/safe/efficient/energy-conserving system of highway, mass transit, marine, and aviation facilities/services

· prepare pertinent reports, including detailed reports of energy use analysis by mode of transportation

13b-4

CEAB

make recommendations re: programs for enhancing state's energy management and carrying out Sec. 16a-35k

16a-3

Agency

Responsibilities Regarding Oversight of State Agency Energy-Related Actions

C.G.S. Sec.

Innovations Review Panel

review funding requests (and submissions from employees for improving delivery of services or reducing agency costs)

4-67f

OPM and DECD

review life-cycle cost analysis of major Department of Housing projects to determine compliance with Sec. 16a-38(f)

16a-38(g)

DPW

review energy audits of state-owned building and recommend to OPM buildings for cost-effective retrofit measures

16a-38a(b)

OPM or

DPW

· for major capital projects, DPW determine if life-cycle cost analysis complies with standards of 16a-38(b)

· for non-major capital projects, either OPM or DPW may require life-cycle cost analysis

16a-38(e)

OPM and DPW

take actions to enable state facilities to meet energy performance standards established under Sec. 16a-38(b)(1)

16a-38b

Agency

Responsibilities Re: Energy-Related Elements of State Facility Plan and Leasing/Purchasing Office Space

C.G.S. Sec.

OPM

review cost-effective retrofit measures recommended by DPW and include in State Facility Plan measures that best attain energy performance standards of Sec. 16a-38(b)(1)

4b-23(a)

DPW

in implementing State Facility Plan, study each facility to determine (among other things) feasibility and cost of acquisition using life-cycle cost analysis

4b-23(e)

State agencies

for State Facility Plan, identify space modifications/relocations that could result in cost or energy savings

4b-23(a)

State Facility Plan

include policy to encourage own/lease modern buildings to achieve cost and energy efficiencies (among other goals)

4b-23(n)(5)

DPW

give preference to buildings that meet energy performance standards when selecting buildings to lease for state use

16a-38a(c)

DPW

forbidden from executing new leases for 10,000+ sq. ft. of space (not currently occupied by the State) unless owner had energy audit conducted and implemented operational/maintenance improvements, energy consumption data for two years preceding lease has been collected, and efficiency test of the building's boiler has been conducted

16a-38h

State agencies

cannot obtain preliminary design approval for major capital project unless commissioner of public works makes written determination design is cost effective on life-cycle basis

16a-38(c)

State agencies

ensure plans to construct/renovate/modify state-owned/occupied buildings provides portions of new buildings (or those constructed for the state) be served by renewable energy sources for heating/cooling, hot water, etc.

4b-23(m)