1. The Director shall prepare a comprehensive state energy plan which provides for the promotion of: (a) Energy projects that enhance the economic development of the State; (b) The use of renewable energy; (c) The use of measures which conserve or reduce the demand for energy or which result in more efficient use of energy; and (d) A program for the safe disposal and recycling of electronic waste, electrical equipment and other waste, including, without limitation, a program for the safe disposal and recycling of compact fluorescent light bulbs. 2. The comprehensive state energy plan must include provisions for: (a) The assessment of the potential benefits of proposed energy projects on the economic development of the State. (b) The education of persons and entities concerning renewable energy and measures which conserve or reduce the demand for energy or which result in more efficient use of energy. (c) The creation of incentives for investment in and the use of renewable energy and measures which conserve or reduce the demand for energy or which result in more efficient use of energy. (d) Grants and other money to establish programs and conduct activities which promote: (1) Energy projects that enhance the economic development of the State; (2) The use of renewable energy; (3) The use of measures which conserve or reduce the demand for energy or which result in more efficient use of energy; and (4) The recycling of electronic waste, electrical equipment and other waste, including, without limitation, a program for the safe disposal and recycling of compact fluorescent light bulbs. (e) The development or incorporation by reference of model and uniform building and energy codes and standards which are written in language that is easy to understand and which include performance standards for conservation of energy and efficient use of energy. (f) The promotion of the development in this State of a curriculum for a program of renewable energy education and recycling education in kindergarten through grade 12. (g) The promotion of the development by institutions of higher education in this State of research and educational programs relating to renewable energy. (h) Oversight and accountability with respect to all programs and activities described in this subsection. (i) Any other matter that the Director determines to be relevant to the issues of energy resources, energy use, energy conservation and energy efficiency.
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