As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Energy efficiency standard” means a performance standard which prescribes the relationship of the energy use of a product to its useful output of services;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 12-3-902

  • Central procurement office: means the government agency established in §. See Tennessee Code 12-3-201
  • Chief procurement officer: means the person holding the position established in §. See Tennessee Code 12-3-201
  • Procurement: means buying, purchasing, renting, leasing, or otherwise acquiring of any goods or services. See Tennessee Code 12-3-201
  • Services: means all services and agreements obligating the state, except services for highway and road improvements governed by title 54 and design and construction services governed by title 4, chapter 15. See Tennessee Code 12-3-201
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(2) “Major energy-consuming product” means any article so designated by the chief procurement officer in consultation with the central procurement office staff;
(3) “Political subdivision” means any city, town, municipality or county within the state; and
(4) “State procurement commission” means the commission established as set forth in title 4, chapter 56.