16.895(2)(c)(c) Determine the method of operation of state-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plants, including maintenance standards and policies concerning utilization of alternative fuels and energy conservation. 16.895(2)(d)(d) Assure compliance with federal and state laws, federal regulations and state administrative rules applicable to state-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plants. 16.895(2)(e)(e) Delegate to any agency the department’s authority under par. (c) or (d) and approve all expenditures of the agency under par. (c) or (d). 16.895(2)(f)(f) Review and approve rates charged by any agency for the sale of fuel, water, sewage treatment service, electricity, heat or chilled water under s. 16.93, and the rates at which any agency charges its appropriations for fuel, water, sewage treatment service, electricity, heat or chilled water that the agency provides to itself. 16.895(2)(g)(g) Provide for emissions testing, waste product disposal and fuel quality testing at state-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plants, and secure permits that are required for operation of the plants. 16.895(2)(h)(h) Periodically assess to agencies their proportionate cost of the expenses incurred by the department under this subsection and ss. 16.85 (4), 16.90, 16.91 and 16.92 in accordance with a method of apportionment determined by the department. 16.895 HistoryHistory: 1989 a. 31 ss. 135, 140. 16.89716.897 Space and water heating systems. In planning and designing space or water heating systems for new or existing state facilities, the department shall ensure that geothermal technologies are utilized to the greatest extent that is cost-effective and technically feasible. 16.897 HistoryHistory: 2005 a. 141. 16.9016.90 Fuel for state heating, cooling or power plants. 16.90(2)(a)(a) Prepare all specifications for contracts for the purchase of fuel for each state-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plant. All such specifications where feasible shall provide for purchase of such fuel on a heating value and quality basis and may provide for an adjustment of the base price of any fuel as a result of changes in production or transportation costs during the term of a contract. 16.90(2)(b)(b) Distribute fuel purchased by the department or any agency to agencies that require it, and reallocate such fuel between agencies in the event of a shortage. 16.90(2)(c)(c) Set standards for storage of fuel by agencies. 16.90(2)(d)(d) Test all fuel purchased for each state-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plant wherein the annual requirement is in excess of 12,500 therms and where purchased on a heating value and quality basis. 16.90(2)(e)(e) Promulgate such rules as the secretary considers necessary, not inconsistent with this section, to promote efficiency, energy conservation and economy in the testing, handling and use of fuel for state-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plants. 16.90 HistoryHistory: 1989 a. 31, 359. 16.9116.91 Contracts for fuel. 16.91(2)(2) No contract for the purchase of fuel for any state-owned or operated heating or heating and power plant wherein the annual requirement is in excess of 12,500 therms is binding unless purchased upon specifications furnished by the secretary. A contract for fuel may be for any term deemed to be in the best interests of the state, but the term and any provisions for renewal or extension shall be incorporated in the bid specifications and the contract document. 16.91(3)(3) Payments for fuel delivered under contracts specified in sub. (2) and for delivery costs shall be made upon vouchers approved by the secretary. Upon being audited and paid, the department shall charge each purchase against the appropriation to the agency which has jurisdiction over the facility at which the fuel is used. The secretary shall report on a quarterly basis to each such agency the total amount of payments charged under this subsection to each of its appropriations and facilities. Approval of the payments by the agency whose appropriation is charged is not required. 16.91 HistoryHistory: 1979 c. 34; 1989 a. 31. 16.9216.92 Purchase of fuel, electricity, heat and chilled water. 16.92(2)(2) Each agency shall utilize the most cost-effective means of procurement of fuel, electricity, heat and chilled water. 16.92 HistoryHistory: 1989 a. 31. 16.9316.93 Sale of fuel or utility service.