COBI 2015 - U of U Alternative Energy Center

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FY 2016 Appropriation

The Alternative Energy Center research team is focused on developing new methods for harvesting solar energy, energy storage and development of biofuels from nonfood based feed-stocks. The team was established in 2012.

Funding History

Appropriation Overview

During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $1,005,100 from all sources for U of U Alternative Energy Center. This is a 217.2 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $1,005,100 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 217.2 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.

Appropriation Adjustments

The following appropriation adjustments were made during the 2015 General Session:

DescriptionOngoingOne-Time Reallocation of USTAR Research Funding$688,200$0

OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source

$688,200$0General Fund

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Intent Language

HB0003: Item 62

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $3,500,000 of any remaining amount of the $11,111,300 ongoing General Fund appropriation provided by Item 18, Chapter 10, Laws of Utah 2014 for Utah Science Technology and Research Governing Authority - University of Utah Research Teams shall not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2015. Appropriation and Non-lapsing funds may be used, if approved by the USTAR Governing Authority, to transfer the financial obligation of researcher startup funds to the Research University. The Research University shall account on the use of these funds annually and by request of the USTAR Governing Authority.

HB0003: Item 62

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $2,500,000 of any remaining amount of the $7,407,600 ongoing General Fund appropriation provided by Item 19, Chapter 10, Laws of Utah 2014 for Utah Science Technology and Research Governing Authority - Utah State University Research Teams shall not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2015. Appropriation and Non-lapsing funds may be used, if approved by the USTAR Governing Authority, to transfer the financial obligation of researcher startup funds to the Research University. The Research University shall account on the use of these funds annually and by request of the USTAR Governing Authority.

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Sources of Finance	FY11 Actual	FY12 Actual	FY13 Actual	FY14 Actual	FY15 Approp	FY15 Change	FY15 Revised	FY16 Change	FY16 Approp
General Fund	0	0	0	0	746,500	(429,600)	316,900	688,200	1,005,100
Total	$0	$0	$0	$0	$746,500	($429,600)	$316,900	$688,200	$1,005,100

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Categories of Expenditure	FY11 Actual	FY12 Actual	FY13 Actual	FY14 Actual	FY15 Approp	FY15 Change	FY15 Revised	FY16 Change	FY16 Approp
Personnel Services	0	0	0	0	368,500	(51,600)	316,900	688,200	1,005,100
In-state Travel	0	0	0	0	3,000	(3,000)	0	0	0
Current Expense	0	0	0	0	175,000	(175,000)	0	0	0
Capital Outlay	0	0	0	0	200,000	(200,000)	0	0	0
Total	$0	$0	$0	$0	$746,500	($429,600)	$316,900	$688,200	$1,005,100

COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.