Wisconsin. Division of State Energy

In January 1979, the energy-related functions of the Wisconsin Dept. of Administration's Office of State Planning and Energy (see WIHV85-A778) were re-assigned to a new Division of State Energy within the department. In 1984, the division assumed administrative responsibility for both the Demographic Services Center (WIHV86-A1916) and the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WIHV87-A271). In the early 1990s, the division became known as the Division of Energy and Intergovernmental Relations. In 1996, the Radioactive Waste Review Board (WIHV98-A430) was abolished and its responsibilities were transferred to the division. In Wisconsin State Archives' database entries, the form of name above is used for all records created by this office from 1979 to the present.

The division manages statewide energy planning and also maintains state agency ties with local, regional, and federal governments. Primary functions include advising the department and the governor on state and regional energy and coastal management policies, implementing emergency energy policies and programs, and developing policies in federal and state-local relations. The division reviews federal legislation and directs state lobbying efforts, prepares and reviews federal grant applications, administers federal energy conservation funds, and administers federal oil overcharge repayment funds. Other activities include developing annual population estimates for Wisconsin municipalities and other demographic research, forecasting energy supply and demand, assisting in the development of proposed state and federal energy legislation, and developing energy conservation programs.