KRS § 152.713 — KY Code / Title XII / Chapter 152 / Section 152.713
152.713 Center for Renewable Energy Research and Environmental Stewardship -- Duties -- Membership and duties of board of directors
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152.713 Center for Renewable Energy Research and Environmental Stewardship --

Duties -- Membership and duties of board of directors.

(1) For purposes of this section, "renewable energy" has the same meaning as in KRS

154.20-400.

(2) The Center for Renewable Energy Research and Environmental Stewardship is

hereby created.

(3) The Center for Renewable Energy Research and Environmental Stewardship shall:

(a) Provide leadership, research, support, and policy development in renewable

energy;

(b) Advance the goal of renewable energy;

(c) Promote technologies, practices, and programs that increase efficiency in

energy utilization in homes, businesses, and public buildings;

(d) Emphasize energy policies that would result in cost-conscious, responsible

development of Kentucky's energy resources and a commitment to

environmental quality;

(e) Promote partnerships among the state's postsecondary education institutions,

private industry, and nonprofit organizations to actively pursue federal

research and development resources that are dedicated to renewable energy;

(f) Promote the continued development of public-private partnerships dedicated

to promoting energy efficiency through education and outreach;

(g) Establish research priorities with approval of the board of directors created in

subsection (4) of this section, relating to renewable energy, and develop

procedures and processes for awarding research grants to eligible recipients as

defined by the board and to the extent that funding is available;

(h) Collaborate with the Office of Energy Policy to avoid duplication of efforts,

provide appropriate data and information, and support the implementation of

Kentucky's comprehensive energy strategy; and

(i) Carry out other activities to further the efficient and environmentally

responsible use of renewable energy.

(4) (a) There is hereby created a governing board of directors to provide policy

direction, establish a strategic research agenda and operating policies, and

provide financial and operational oversight for the Center for Renewable

Energy Research and Environmental Stewardship. The initial board shall be

appointed within sixty (60) days following July 15, 2008.

(b) The board shall consist of thirteen (13) members:

1. One (1) member to represent the Office of Energy Policy as designated

by its executive director;

2. Three (3) members representing postsecondary education interests who

shall be appointed by the Governor;

3. One (1) member to be designated by the governing body of the Kentucky

Science and Technology Corporation;

4. One (1) member from an energy conservation organization who shall be

appointed by the Governor;

5. The secretary of the Economic Development Cabinet or the secretary's

designee;

6. One (1) member who shall be a recognized consumer advocate to be

appointed by the Governor;

7. Three (3) members to represent companies that are focused on

renewable energy who shall be appointed by the Governor;

8. One (1) member who shall represent environmental interests to be

appointed by the Governor; and

9. One (1) member who shall be selected to represent local government

interests to be appointed by the Governor.

(c) The members appointed by the Governor shall serve two (2) year terms and

may be reappointed. The members representing specific agencies shall serve

for as long as the respective agencies determine appropriate.

(5) The board shall:

(a) Adopt operating procedures, including a meeting schedule;

(b) Meet at least quarterly;

(c) Select a chair and co-chair annually who may be reelected, not to exceed three

(3) consecutive terms;

(d) Establish working groups or subcommittees of the board as the board

determines is needed;

(e) Establish qualifications and job descriptions, set the compensation and

benefits, and employ staff as it determines necessary to carry out its

responsibilities under this section; and

(f) Provide an annual program and financial report to the Legislative Research

Commission within ninety (90) days of the close of each fiscal year.