Mississippi Code Title 57. Planning, Research and Development § 57-39-45

(1) The division shall be responsible for compiling on an ongoing basis data related to the energy resources, both natural and manmade, of the State of Mississippi. This information shall be compiled from trusted and verified sources for the purposes of aggregation for analysis and dissemination to partners and the public with the intent to maximize the energy resources of the state.

(2)Biomass resources. The division shall be responsible for maintaining a current database and map of biomass feedstocks found in the State of Mississippi. The division shall work with the Mississippi Forestry Commission, the Department of Agriculture, the institutions of higher learning, and other knowledgeable partners to produce and maintain accurate data on the renewable biomass resources of the state. The division shall analyze the data and prepare reports on a regular basis in order to highlight and promote the biomass resources of the state.

(3)Energy infrastructure. The division shall be responsible for maintaining a current database and map of the infrastructure that transports energy fuels and products across the state. The division shall analyze the data and prepare reports on a regular basis in order to highlight and promote the energy infrastructure of the state.

(4)Energy production and reserves. The division shall be responsible for maintaining information from all readily available resources on the energy production capacity in the state. The division shall maintain information on the energy reserves of the state.

(5)Reports and publications. The division shall produce reports, white papers, or articles for placement in targeted publications that include information to promote Mississippi as a leader in the energy sector.