Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, “center” refers to the center for energy established by subsection (c).

     (b) As used in this section, “council” refers to the geological and water survey advisory council established by section 4 of this chapter.

     (c) The center for energy is established within the survey for the purpose of:

(1) carrying out the survey’s statutory duties concerning Indiana’s natural energy resources;

(2) supporting long term studies of the state’s energy resources, as requested by the state; and

(3) upon request, providing resources to:

(A) state agencies;

(B) municipal agencies; and

(C) energy stakeholders.

     (d) The center shall be staffed:

(1) by employees of the survey who have expertise in energy resources; and

(2) at staffing levels consistent with recommendations of the council.

     (e) The center shall report to the council before each quarterly meeting of the council under section 4(j) of this chapter.

     (f) The state geologist shall oversee and manage the activities of the center.

     (g) The center shall be funded by the available resources of the survey.

As added by P.L.108-2022, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.146.