Utilities Code § 31.004

Sec. 31.004. ENERGY-EFFICIENT SCHOOL FACILITIES. (a) The commission may serve as a resource center to assist school districts in developing energy-efficient facilities. (b) As a resource center under this section, the commission may: (1) present programs to school districts relating to managing energy, training school-plant operators, and designing energy-efficient buildings; (2) provide school districts with technical assistance in managing energy; (3) collect and distribute information relating to energy management in school facilities; and (4) offer energy resource workshops to educators and make available to educators a film library on energy-related matters and energy education lesson packages. (c) The commission shall provide information to school districts regarding how a school district may finance the installation of solar electric generation panels for school district buildings. Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 939 (H.B. 3693), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2007.