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2007 House Bill 1711: Creating an energy road map.
Introduced by Rep. Maralyn Chase (Shoreline) (D) on January 25, 2007
To require the Washington State University energy program to conduct a study to create a Washington state energy efficiency program road map. The study must: (a) Evaluate the state's current efforts with respect to energy efficiency and conservation; (b) Evaluate the state's role in regional efforts to improve energy efficiency and conservation; (c) Evaluate the effectiveness of other jurisdictions with 6 established programs for funding energy efficiency and conservation; (d) Evaluate methods for funding energy efficiency and 8 conservation; (e) Evaluate funding sources for municipalities to promote energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy projects; (f) Identify areas where the state needs to increase energy efficiency and conservation; (g) Identify areas where the state could establish, expand, or fund efforts related to energy efficiency and conservation; (h) Identify methods and create recommended strategies to fund energy efficiency and conservation in areas where increased efforts are needed; and (i) Create the Washington state energy efficiency program road map containing recommended steps to be taken by the state, local governments, the Washington State University energy program, and other interested parties to establish, fund, and expand energy efficiency and conservation.   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Technology, Energy, and Communications Committee on January 25, 2007