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Program D: Technology Assessment
Program Authorization: R.S. 36:354
The mission of the Technology Assessment Division is to promote and encourage the exploration, production, conservation and efficient use of energy and natural resources in the State of Louisiana. Wise use and conservation of energy and natural resources improve the environment, enhance economic development and ensure a better quality of life for current and future generations. The Technology Assessment Division administers all state and federal energy conservation/management and alternate and renewable energy-related projects implemented through the State Energy Conservation Program (SECP), which manages the remaining elements of the Institutional Conservation Program (ICP) and coordinates funding of applications and reports. Additionally, the program provides technical assistance, information, data, and analysis to the legislature, Secretary, Governor, industry and the public on energy resources, energy use and efficiency. There are three activities in this program: Energy Section, Engineering and Economic Evaluation section and Auxiliary-residential Energy Efficiency Program. The goal of the Technology Assessment Program is to reduce the wasteful consumption of energy resources in the state.
OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Unless otherwise indicated, all objectives are to be accomplished during or by the end of FY 1999-2000. Performance indicators are made up of two parts: name and value. The indicator name describes what is being measured. The indicator value is the numeric value or level achieved within a given measurement period. For budgeting purposes, performance indicator values are shown for the prior fiscal year, the current fiscal year, and alternative funding scenarios (continuation budget level and Executive Budget recommendation level) for the ensuing fiscal year (the fiscal year of the budget document).
RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR THE PROGRAM
This program is funded with Interagency Transfers, Federal Funds and Federal Energy Settlement Funds which are commonly referred to as the oil overcharge refunds. The source of the Interagency Transfer is from the Office of Mineral Resources for indirect cost. During the period of September 1, 1979 through January 21, 1989, there were federal price and distribution controls on crude oil products and refined petroleum products which oil producers violated. Theses funds are distributed among the states according to formulae set by the courts of U.S. Department of Energy. These funds can be used for the administration of and funding of five specific energy conservation programs: State Energy Conservation Program, Energy Extension Service, Institutional Conservation Program, Weatherization Assistance Program and/or Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDATION
The total means of financing for this account is recommended at 92.0% the existing operating budget. It represents 99.8% of the total request ($17,880,070) for this program. The 8.0% decrease is due to the completion of contracts by Exxon and the Office of Hearings and Appeals and for energy efficient design for the proposed new state office buildings. This program does not have any positions that have been vacant for one (1) year or more.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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$17,200 |
Industries of the Future grant provided to coordinate activities to develop research on road maps for industries in Louisiana to conserve energy |
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TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |
OTHER CHARGES
ACQUISITIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS
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Two Pentium II Work Stations |
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$2,300 |
2 Laser Printers |
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$900 |
2 Software Suites |
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$900 |
2 Specialized Software Packages |
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$18,000 |
1 Van |
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$45,000 |
10 Laptop computers with 80 blower doors |
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$8,800 |
Digital projector with Pentium laptop computer and a digital camera |
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$81,300 |
TOTAL ACQUISITIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS |
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