Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 39, § 253. Development and coordination of policy

C. The division of administration shall conduct, or cause to be conducted, detailed bill assessments and energy audits on state buildings and facilities with identified elevated energy use or costs. Such assessments and energy audits shall be conducted on a priority basis based on results of the energy cost index. Bill assessments shall include assessments of gas and electrical consumption, peak demand and demand charges, service charges, and tariff or rate schedule appropriateness. Energy audits shall include audits of occupancy and use patterns, electrical controls and control systems, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning efficiency and maintenance, lighting efficiency, building infiltration, and control of radiant gain through walls, roof, and windows. In order to minimize expenditures, the division of administration shall utilize performance contracting and service agreements to the maximum extent possible.

D. The division of administration shall make, or cause to be made, recommendations for energy cost-saving measures, hereinafter referred to as “ECSMs” as a result of bill assessments or energy audits conducted as provided in Subsection C of this Section. Approved ECSMs shall include measures to reduce energy consumption, reduce demand charges, improve power factors, and lower per unit energy costs. Such measures shall be prioritized on life cycle costing.

E. The division of administration shall aggregate buildings and facilities or agencies for the purpose of negotiating utility rates favorable to the state.

F. The division of administration shall evaluate the economic feasibility of on-site electrical generation. The division of administration shall develop on-site electrical generation when the per unit energy costs or energy demand charges make on-site generation favorable on a life cycle cost analysis. On-site generation technologies may include fuel cells, fuel-fired turbines, and renewable energy sources such as photorolatics, solar thermal energy, and biomass energy.

G. Success in achieving and maintaining savings in energy consumption and in implementing ECSMs, as well as accuracy and timeliness in completing and submitting the reports required under this Part, may be considered within the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget's review of agency performance under the Louisiana Government Performance and Accountability Act.