S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-620 – State agencies and school districts to submit energy conservation plans and reports; metering of state buildings; annual compilation of reports | Midpage
§ 48-52-620
S.C. Code Ann. § 48-52-620
State agencies and school districts to submit energy conservation plans and reports; metering of state buildings; annual compilation of reports
(A) Each state agency and public school district shall submit for approval to the State Energy Office an energy conservation plan and energy conservation goals, including energy consumption goals.
(B) In order to monitor energy consumption, the State Energy Office must determine those state buildings which require individual metering. Metering must be installed by the agency, the cost of which must be borne by the agency responsible for the utility bill for the building.
(C) Each state agency and public school district shall submit periodic energy conservation reports in the manner and at such times as required by the State Energy Office.
(D) Each public school district and state agency shall submit to the State Energy Office and each state agency shall include in its annual report to the Budget and Control Board:
(1) activities undertaken implementing its energy conservation plan; and
(2) progress made in achieving its energy conservation goals.
(E) The State Energy Office shall compile the reports submitted pursuant to subsection (C) to be submitted annually, no later than December thirty-first, to the General Assembly. The State Energy Office shall provide suggested formats for plans and goals that must be submitted pursuant to subsection (A), reporting forms for reports required by subsection (C), and all technical assistance necessary for state agencies and school districts to satisfy the requirements of these subsections.