§ 74-616 — State corporation commission; powers and duties relating to energy resources

In addition to other powers and duties provided by law, in administering the provisions of this act the state corporation commission shall:
(a) Adopt rules and regulations necessary for the administration of this act;
(b) develop a comprehensive state energy conservation plan and the procedures for implementing the plan according to federal requirements;
(c) make requests for and accept funds and other assistance from federal agencies for energy conservation and other energy-related activities in this state, including, but not limited to, the state energy program;
(d) administer federal energy conservation programs in this state;
(e) prepare an emergency management plan for natural gas and electric energy to be adopted during activation of emergency support function 12 of the Kansas response plan established under K.S.A. 48-920 et seq., and amendments thereto, which plan shall include the system of priorities for natural gas and electric energy allocation and curtailment of energy resources consumption established under K.S.A. 74-620, and amendments thereto.

Legislative History

L. 1983, ch. 258, § 1; L. 1994, ch. 248, § 28; L. 2007, ch. 65, § 1; July 1.