Effective - 28 Aug 2018, 2 histories
701.509. Advisory group created — purpose of group — members, terms, meetings. — 1. The "Appliance Energy Efficiency Advisory Group" is hereby created. The purpose of the advisory group is to advise the department on the development and updating of the minimum energy efficiency standards for products under sections 701.500 to 701.515. The advisory group shall consist of the following eleven members who shall be appointed, in staggered terms, by the director:
(1) A representative from the public service commission who is knowledgeable in energy efficiency;
(2) A representative of the office of public counsel;
(3) A representative of an electric or natural gas utility who is knowledgeable in energy efficiency;
(4) The director of the division of energy of the department of economic development, or his or her designee;
(5) Two representatives from the appliance manufacturing industry;
(6) Three representatives with technical knowledge in energy efficiency and appliances, including but not limited to, electrical or energy engineers;
(7) One representative from the home construction industry; and
(8) One representative from the commercial building industry.
2. Each member shall serve a term of three years and may be reappointed. The advisory group members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in connection with their duties. The advisory group shall meet as needed, but not less than two times per year. The department shall provide staff for the advisory group.
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(L. 2008 S.B. 1181, et al., A.L. 2018 S.B. 975 & 1024 Revision)