701.509. Advisory group created--purpose of group--members, terms, meetings.
Advisory group created--purpose of group--members, terms, meetings.
701.509. 1. The "Appliance Energy Efficiency Advisory Group" ishereby created. The purpose of the advisory group is to advise thedepartment on the development and updating of the minimum energy efficiencystandards for products under sections 701.500 to 701.515. The advisorygroup shall consist of the following eleven members who shall be appointed,in staggered terms, by the director:
(1) A representative from the public service commission who isknowledgeable in energy efficiency;
(2) A representative of the office of public counsel;
(3) A representative of an electric or natural gas utility who isknowledgeable in energy efficiency;
(4) The director of the energy center at the department of naturalresources, or his or her designee;
(5) Two representatives from the appliance manufacturing industry;
(6) Three representatives with technical knowledge in energyefficiency and appliances, including but not limited to, electrical orenergy engineers;
(7) One representative from the home construction industry; and
(8) One representative from the commercial building industry.
2. Each member shall serve a term of three years and may bereappointed. The advisory group members shall serve without compensationbut may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in connection with theirduties. The advisory group shall meet as needed, but not less than twotimes per year. The department shall provide staff for the advisory group.
(L. 2008 S.B. 1181, et al.)