Main Content Act 625 of 2012 friendly link printer friendly bills affecting mcl index link Search within this Statute for COST-EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENTAL ENERGY USE ACTAct 625 of 2012AN ACT to provide that governmental units implement cost-effective energy conservation improvements to minimize energy consumption and reduce operating costs; to provide for energy audits; to specify procedures for obtaining contracts to reduce energy consumption; to prescribe payment methods for energy conservation contracts; and to prescribe duties for certain state governmental officers and entities. History: 2012, Act 625, Eff. Mar. 28, 2013 The People of the State of Michigan enact: DocumentTypeDescription Section 18.1711SectionShort title; meanings of words or phrases. Section 18.1712Section"Cost-effective" defined. Section 18.1713SectionDefinitions; C, D. Section 18.1714SectionDefinitions; E to O. Section 18.1715SectionDefinitions; P to U. Section 18.1716SectionEnergy performance contract; compliance of cost-savings measures with state or local building codes; limitation on duration. Section 18.1717SectionProgram of energy performance contracts; department as lead agency; duties; evaluation of providers; criteria. Section 18.1718SectionAnnual report. Section 18.1719SectionCost-savings measures at governmental facilities; departmental assistance. Section 18.1720SectionFees charged by department; limitation. Section 18.1721SectionInvestment grade energy audit. Section 18.1722SectionUse of designated funds, bonds, or master lease; financing by third party. Section 18.1723SectionEnergy performance contract; provisions; extension; limitation. Section 18.1724SectionAnnual reconciliation of energy savings; liability for shortfall; report. Section 18.1725SectionScope of act.