OAR 330-067-0010: Purpose

(1) The program rules for grants are set by Title III of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, Public Law 95-619, 92 Stat. 3238 (42 U.S.C. 6371). These rules are authorized by ORS 469.040, ORS Chapter 183, and 10 CFR, Part 455 in the February 19, 1993, Federal Register. (2) These rules allow grants to the state for program and technical assistance. The grant for Program Assistance is managed and performed by the state. The purpose of the grant is to provide support and training to eligible institutions to help improve building energy system efficiency and reduce energy costs. Technical Assistance (TA) grants or Technical Assistance Studies (TAS) help institutions identify actions that can be taken and/or measures that can be installed to reduce the use and costs of energy.