565—6.7 (473) Energy accounting system.
	 6.7(1) Objective. Energy accounting procedures are established, as funds are available, for:
	  a.   	 Developing information for comparative and management review of energy and dollar consumption for mandated and eligible institutions, and on a statewide basis to assist them and the department to accomplish the goals of the building energy management programs.
	  b.   	 Comparing mandated and eligible institutions’ energy consumption and energy costs before and after energy management improvements have been installed in buildings or facilities to confirm energy and cost savings.
	 6.7(2) Energy accounting system participation. The energy accounting system established by mandated and eligible institutions shall be in accord with requirements established by the department.
	 6.7(3) Procedures.
	  a.   	 The energy accounting system will be initiated by the department by notifying selected mandated and eligible institutions. Instructions and guidelines will be provided by the department.
	  b.   	 Copies of monthly utility bills and other related information will be provided by the mandated and eligible institutions, upon request of the department, to:
	 (1) 	 Establish energy consumption levels and energy costs prior to the installation of energy management improvements;
	 (2) 	 Establish the current and future level of savings in energy consumption and costs after the installation of energy management improvements.
	  c.   	 Reports will be developed, printed, and distributed under the department’s direction on a periodic basis.