§ 15-10-202 - Declaration of policy.
15-10-202. Declaration of policy.
The General Assembly finds and declares that:
(1) The adequacy of future energy supplies will be crucial to the state's economic development;
(2) In order to create a favorable environment for economic development and in order to preserve and enhance our present quality of life, Arkansas must promote the efficient use of energy and the development of a reliable and economic energy delivery system which includes the use of renewable energy resources as well as conventional sources of energy such as coal, lignite, uranium, oil, and natural gas;
(3) The need exists for comprehensive state leadership to ensure the wise and efficient production, distribution, use, and conservation of energy;
(4) Only an agency with comprehensive duties and powers can collect, analyze, and disseminate information necessary to promote a reliable and efficient energy delivery system for the state;
(5) It is in the best interest of the citizens of this state to establish a division within the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to coordinate the planning and execution of comprehensive energy conservation programs; and
(6) The development and use of a diverse array of energy resources must be encouraged.