(1) Stage 1 of an energy emergency is intended to have a minimal impact on employment, production and commercial operations.

(2) In stage 1 of an energy emergency the governor may issue orders as described in Section 90-4-310, MCA, to:

(a) implement programs, controls, standards, and priorities for the production, allocation, and consumption of energy;

(b) establish and implement regional programs and agreements for the purpose of coordinating the energy programs and actions of the state with those of the federal government and of other states and localities; and,

(c) implement the following activities:

(i) continued curtailment of electrical use by utilities and government units;

(ii) media publications by utilities and governmental units of specific minimum actions which are now required by all customers:

(A) 65 degrees F maximum thermostat setting for daytime space heating;

(B) 55 degrees F maximum thermostat setting for nighttime space heating;

(C) 85 degrees F minimum thermostat setting for space cooling;

(D) 105 degrees F maximum thermostat setting for water heating;

(E) line drying of clothes;

(F) elimination of:

(aa) outdoor and indoor decorative lighting;

(bb) window display, outdoor display, area and sign lighting, except during nighttime hours when the place of business is open. At all times, such lighting shall be reduced to the lowest practicable level; and,

(cc) parking lot lighting, except during nighttime hours when the place of business is open, and then only to the levels required for safety and security.

(3) Each utility shall monitor compliance by its customers of the directives of stage 1 of an energy emergency as set forth in ARM 14.8.227.

(4) Enforcement of the provisions of subsection (2) shall be carried out as set forth in ARM 14.8.228.