Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 305-2-1 — General

305 Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board)

Ala. Admin. Code r. 305-2-1-.01 Purpose

The Energy Division’s duties are to formulate a state energy policy, to report to the Governor and annually to the legislature, to inventory the state’s energy requirements and supplies, to formulate a state energy emergency plan, to monitor and/or administer energy related programs, to serve as an energy information clearinghouse, to keep proprietary information confidential, to administer educational and training programs, to review state government energy practices, to assist state institutions when applying for energy related contracts, to review state’s revenue-producing practices for their impact on energy use and development, to provide for research, to receive federal and private funds, to enter into contracts, and to promulgate rules requiring the submission of energy related information, and to ensure conservation in state government, and to establish advisory groups.

History

• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 41-6A-1 through 41-6A-11.
• Emergency Adoption: Filed September 26, 1983; effective October 1, 1990. Permanent Adoption: Filed November 15, 1983.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 305-2-1-.02 Alabama Energy Management And Conservation Act Of 1980

This act created the Alabama Department of Energy which was in response to a legislative finding that the development, management and efficient use of energy resources requires a comprehensive and coordinated effort on the part of the state.

History

• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 41-6A-1 through 41-6A-11.
• Emergency Adoption: Filed September 26, 1983; effective October 1, 1990. Permanent Adoption: Filed November 15, 1983.