1999 Minnesota Statutes

     216C.38 Building energy research center. 

    Subdivision 1.    Energy partnership.  To improve the 
 energy efficiency of buildings, the commissioner shall 
 administer a building energy research center that shall be a 
 cooperative effort among the commissioner, the University of 
 Minnesota, technical colleges, and certain associations and 
 businesses from the private sector.  The center's goal is to 
 become a nationally recognized center for building research.  

    Subd. 2.    Purpose.  The purpose of the building energy 
 research center is to:  

    (a) conduct studies of Minnesota building experience; 

    (b) disseminate information acquired relating to building 
 energy efficiency; 

    (c) conduct continuing education courses; 

    (d) provide limited energy and design consultation services 
 for innovative projects; 

    (e) coordinate and stimulate research efforts; and 

    (f) seek private sector pledges to match appropriations for 
 this program.  

    HIST: 1983 c 301 s 133; 1987 c 258 s 12; 1987 c 312 art 1 s 10 
 subd 1; 1989 c 246 s 2