(a) To the extent reasonable and practical, the conduct of activities under the provisions of this chapter shall be open and inclusive; the commissioner and the council shall seek in addressing the purposes of the office to involve the research and analytic capacities of institutions of higher education within the state, industry, advocacy groups, and regional entities, and shall seek input from stakeholders including, but not limited to, residential and commercial energy users.
(b) The commissioner shall transmit any unencumbered funds from the renewable energy program under chapter 39-2 to the commerce corporation to be administered in accordance with the provisions of § 39-2-1.2.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 11; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 11; P.L. 2007, ch. 298, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 440, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 228, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 422, § 2.