with the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Utah, and other groups to channel research and investment funding into basic Utah industries such as mining and agriculture. A new partnership with the American Institute of Architects will research land development and building standards that promote energy efficiency and water conservation to bring more efficient business construction to Utah. Information Services Program The Office of Energy Services spearheaded the second annual Utah Tour of Innovative Homes in conjunction with the American Energy Society National Tour of Solar Homes in October 1999. Publicity efforts, including those of spokesman Donny Osmond drew more 400 people (up over 250 percent from the previous year) to view a wide variety of energy-efficient homes throughout Heber Valley, Provo, Ogden, Logan and Cedar City. OES Information Services also organized the National Association of Professional Energy Managers conference held in Salt Lake City October 7-8, 1999, during which attendees learned about ecoefficient buildings, support services for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, and NASA’s Space Age Strategies for Cooling Cities. Information Services developed a new presentation for Utah’s elementary schools entitled “Be An Energy Bug” and presents it regularly at many schools.
Mission The Office of Energy Service's mission is to initiate and encourage state activities that ensure efficient use of energy resources. These actions foster economic development efficiencies in all sectors of the Utah economy while enhancing environmental quality and quality of life.
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