‘Sec. 17. Report; recommendations for consolidating energy efficiency responsibilities. The Office of the Public Advocate shall study the feasibility of and report on options, with a recommended timeline, for integrating the programmatic responsibilities and organizational structure and functions with respect to energy efficiency and conservation within the Public Utilities Commission and the Energy and Carbon Savings Trust. In its study and recommendations for consolidation, the Office of the Public Advocate shall consider the responsibilities of the Maine Energy Conservation Board, established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 10007, in relation to the Public Utilities Commission and the Energy and Carbon Savings Trust. The Office of the Public Advocate shall submit a report of its findings, including the identification of the administrative benefits and increases in effectiveness that will be realized by the consolidation of energy efficiency functions into a single entity, including any recommended legislation, by January 15, 2008 to the Joint Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy. After receipt and review of the report, the committee may submit legislation on this issue to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature.’