Utah Code 11-44-102. Definitions

11-44-102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:

(1)	“Alternative fuel vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is not powered exclusively by a petroleum fuel source.

Terms Used In Utah Code 11-44-102

Alternative fuel vehicle: means a motor vehicle that is not powered exclusively by a petroleum fuel source. See Utah Code 11-44-102
Cost savings: means a decrease in an expenditure, including a future replacement expenditure, by a political subdivision resulting from a performance efficiency measure adopted under this chapter. See Utah Code 11-44-102
Facility: means a building, structure, or other improvement that is constructed on property owned by a political subdivision. See Utah Code 11-44-102
Performance efficiency measure: includes :

(i)	insulation installed in a wall, roof, floor, foundation, or heating and cooling distribution system;

(ii)	a storm window or door, multiglazed window or door, heat absorbing or heat reflective glazed and coated window or door system, additional glazing, or reduction in glass area;

(iii)

an automatic energy control system;

(iv)	a heating, ventilating, or air conditioning and distribution system modification or replacement in a facility;

(v)	caulking and weatherstripping;

(vi)	a replacement or modification of a lighting fixture to increase the energy efficiency of the lighting system without increasing the overall illumination of a facility unless the increase in illumination is necessary to conform to the applicable building code for the proposed lighting system;

(vii)

an energy recovery system;

(viii)

a cogeneration system that produces steam or another form of energy for use primarily within a facility;

(ix)	a renewable energy or alternate energy system;

(x)	a change in operation or maintenance practice;

(xi)	a procurement of a low-cost energy supply, including electricity, natural gas, or water;

(xii)

an indoor air quality improvement that conforms to applicable building code requirements;

(xiii)

a daylighting system;

(xiv)

a building operation program that provides cost savings, including computerized energy management and consumption tracking programs or staff and occupant training;

(xv)	a service to reduce utility costs by identifying utility errors and optimizing rate schedules; or

(xvi)

the purchase and operation of an alternative fuel vehicle and the infrastructure to support the operation of alternative fuel vehicles. See Utah Code 11-44-102

Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5

Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5

Qualified performance efficiency service provider: means a person who:

(a)	has a record of successful performance efficiency agreements; or

(b)

has:

(i)	experience in the design, implementation, and installation of performance efficiency measures;

(ii)	technical capabilities to ensure that a performance efficiency measure generates cost savings; and

(iii)	the ability to secure the financing necessary to support the proposed performance efficiency measure. See Utah Code 11-44-102
(2)	“Cost savings” means a decrease in an expenditure, including a future replacement expenditure, by a political subdivision resulting from a performance efficiency measure adopted under this chapter.

(3)

(a)	“Facility” means a building, structure, or other improvement that is constructed on property owned by a political subdivision.

(b)	“Facility” does not mean a privately owned structure that is located on property owned by a political subdivision.

(4)	“Performance efficiency agreement” means an agreement between a political subdivision and a qualified performance efficiency service provider for evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of one or more performance efficiency measures.

(5)

(a)

“Performance efficiency measure” means an action taken by a political subdivision that reduces the political subdivision’s:

(i)	energy consumption;

(ii)	water use;

(iii)

sewage use; or

(iv)	operation and maintenance costs.

(b)

“Performance efficiency measure” includes:

(i)	insulation installed in a wall, roof, floor, foundation, or heating and cooling distribution system;

(ii)	a storm window or door, multiglazed window or door, heat absorbing or heat reflective glazed and coated window or door system, additional glazing, or reduction in glass area;

(iii)

an automatic energy control system;

(iv)	a heating, ventilating, or air conditioning and distribution system modification or replacement in a facility;

(v)	caulking and weatherstripping;

(vi)	a replacement or modification of a lighting fixture to increase the energy efficiency of the lighting system without increasing the overall illumination of a facility unless the increase in illumination is necessary to conform to the applicable building code for the proposed lighting system;

(vii)

an energy recovery system;

(viii)

a cogeneration system that produces steam or another form of energy for use primarily within a facility;

(ix)	a renewable energy or alternate energy system;

(x)	a change in operation or maintenance practice;

(xi)	a procurement of a low-cost energy supply, including electricity, natural gas, or water;

(xii)

an indoor air quality improvement that conforms to applicable building code requirements;

(xiii)

a daylighting system;

(xiv)

a building operation program that provides cost savings, including computerized energy management and consumption tracking programs or staff and occupant training;

(xv)	a service to reduce utility costs by identifying utility errors and optimizing rate schedules; or

(xvi)

the purchase and operation of an alternative fuel vehicle and the infrastructure to support the operation of alternative fuel vehicles.

(6)	“Performance efficiency program” means a program established by a political subdivision under this chapter to adopt a performance efficiency measure.

(7)

“Qualified performance efficiency service provider” means a person who:

(a)	has a record of successful performance efficiency agreements; or

(b)

has:

(i)	experience in the design, implementation, and installation of performance efficiency measures;

(ii)	technical capabilities to ensure that a performance efficiency measure generates cost savings; and

(iii)

the ability to secure the financing necessary to support the proposed performance efficiency measure.

Amended by Chapter 181, 2015 General Session

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