C.__Generate where practicable the development of resources, infrastructure and skills within the State by utilizing in- state contractors in conjunction with bid competitions for energy efficiency services;

D.__Pursue to the greatest extent practicable market-based resources for implementing its various programs, as opposed to regulatory approaches;

E.__Seek to implement the delivery of program services in all regions of the State on a consistent basis and to citizens at all income levels; and

F.__Apply for grants and receive grants from state, federal and private sources when receipt of any such funding is consistent with the purposes of this section.

4.__Staff; appointment.__The Director of the Energy Management Authority of Maine is appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utility and energy matters and subject to confirmation by the Legislature.__The director may hire and fire staff as necessary to fulfill the purposes of the authority; any such staff serve at the pleasure of the director and are not subject to the Civil Service Law.__Compensation for all employees of the authority is determined by the board of directors.__ Initial personnel include 3 staff members and the director.

5.__Repeal.__This section is repealed July 1, 2007.

§3211-B.__Emissions reduction credits program

1.__Program.__The Department of Environmental Protection may establish a program of tradable emissions reduction credits that may be earned by a generator, broker, marketer or retail customer as a consequence of diminished impacts on air associated with energy efficiency programs.

2.__Rulemaking.__By January 1, 2000, the Department of Environmental Protection shall provisionally adopt rules establishing conditions for the emissions reduction credit program.__Rules adopted under this subsection are major