Establish an Energy Management Unit to Address State Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GLA Action 1.1)

Form an Energy Management Unit within state government to implement and oversee the recommended actions of the Climate Change Policy Task Force as well as the Governor's Energy Efficiency Initiative. This entity would be responsible for tracking state government efforts to reduce energy use and costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, achieve state energy reduction/climate change goals, and provide assistance on energy efficiency matters to local and regional government entities. In addition to the existing State Energy Manager, the proposed Energy Management Unit would consist of a project manager, a data manager, a fleet manager, and an energy education and outreach specialist. This action would also require that the state adopt and implement consistent document and reporting procedures for energy purchases, equipment purchases, and energy usage.