If the commission approves a project under this chapter, the commission may do the following:

1. (1) Negotiate the terms of an energy cost savings contract with the qualified provider.
2. (2) Enter into an energy cost savings contract with the qualified provider.
3. (3) Finance the contract in the same manner that the commission finances other facilities under this article, including entering into a use and occupancy agreement with the department.

As added by P.L.23-1997, SEC.1.