Montana Code 90-4-607. Duties of department
90-4-607. Duties of department. In addition to the duties set forth in 90-4-605, the department is authorized to:
Terms Used In Montana Code 90-4-607
- Cost: includes the expenses related to planning, design, construction, and installation of energy conservation improvements and any administrative expenses of the department incurred in the performance of its duties under the energy conservation program. See Montana Code 90-4-602
- Department: means the department of environmental quality provided for in 2-15-3501. See Montana Code 90-4-602
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(1)analyze state utility data to identify high-potential energy conservation projects;
(2)perform comprehensive energy analyses on state-owned buildings, structures, and facilities, contracting with private engineers when necessary;
(3)transfer funds and authority to the department of administration to:
(a)procure design and construction of cost-effective energy improvements; and
(b)transfer funds and authority to other agencies to procure, design, and construct cost-effective energy improvements; and
(4)train facility maintenance staff in energy saving techniques and maintenance of energy improvements and monitor energy conservation projects to ensure that cost savings are realized and are adequate to cover the debt service if bonds have been issued to fund the improvements.