RESOLUTION

CONCERNING

CONTINUATION OF THE ENERGY INSTITUTE

AT

EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

WHEREAS,   The Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System authorized the establishment of an Energy Institute in 2000, and

WHEREAS,   During 2000-2005 Eastern Connecticut State University has used the Institute to promote improved awareness and understanding of energy issues, to provide information and assistance in applying for funding from extramural sources, to provide a forum for discussion among stakeholders, to offer non-credit programs on energy conservation education and the implementation of energy efficiency standards, and to collaborate in the development of an energy products testing program, and

RESOLVED,   That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System authorizes the continuation of the Energy Institute at Eastern Connecticut State University and requires that the President of Eastern submit a report to the Chancellor of the Connecticut State University System evaluating the performance of the Institute and recommending continuance or discontinuance by September 1, 2010, and be it further

RESOLVED,   That the Energy Institute at Eastern Connecticut State University shall go out of existence on December 31, 2010, unless the Board of Trustees acts to the contrary.

A Certified True Copy:

William J. Cibes, Jr.
Chancellor