Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “alternative energy project” means a project that:

(1) develops or makes use of:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-1-13.1-2

  • cooperatively owned power supplier: means :

    Indiana Code 8-1-13.1-3

  • office: refers to the office of alternative energy incentives established by section 9 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 8-1-13.1-7
(A) clean energy projects (as defined in IC 8-1-8.8-2);

(B) renewable energy resources (as defined in IC 8-1-8.8-10) for the production of electricity;

(C) integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) technology to produce synthesis gas that is used:

(i) to generate electricity; or

(ii) as a substitute for natural gas;

regardless of the fuel source used to produce the synthesis gas;

(D) methane recovered from landfills for the production of electricity;

(E) demand side management, energy efficiency, or conservation programs; or

(F) coal bed methane;

(2) results in quantifiable reductions in, or the avoidance of:

(A) the use of electricity produced by traditional electric generating facilities that use fossil fuels as their fuel source; or

(B) regulated air pollutants and carbon emissions produced by traditional electric generating facilities that use fossil fuels as their fuel source; and

(3) is implemented under a plan approved by:

(A) the office; and

(B) a corporation‘s or a cooperatively owned power supplier‘s board of directors.

As added by P.L.151-2009, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.150-2011, SEC.15.