§ 1882. School energy efficiency collaboration program. 1. The purpose of the school energy collaborative program shall be to reduce redundancies, raise awareness and promote the efficient implementation of public school energy projects across New York state.

Terms Used In N.Y. Public Authorities Law 1882

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2. In developing this multidisciplinary collaborative program, the authority shall work in partnership with the New York power authority, the Long Island power authority, the state education department, the New York association of school business officials, the New York state school boards association, energy service companies, utility programs and other school administrators.

3. The authority shall serve as the lead agency in developing a collaborative program by November first, two thousand seventeen and shall serve as the lead contact for all public schools interested in pursuing energy efficiency projects.

4. The collaborative program may provide support on:

(a) developing the technical aspects of energy projects;

(b) sharing case studies and other information on completed projects;

(c) developing demonstrations;

(d) providing training opportunities for building operators;

(e) providing a comprehensive catalog of informational and financial resources available to schools pursuing energy projects; and

(f) anything else the collaborative deems to be appropriate in furthering their purpose.

5. The authority shall provide all other collaborative members with updated information regarding the program for further distribution. The state education department may, through regular communications with school districts, promote the existence of the collaboration.