§ 40-171. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Broader sustainability improvements includes improvements such as water conservation thru improved sustainability.

Energy efficiency improvement means a material improvement made to an existing residential or commercial property that reduces energy consumption, including, but not limited to:

(1)

Caulking, weather-stripping (cost of weather-stripping shall not exceed $1,500.00) and air duct sealing.

(2)

Insulation in walls, roofs, floors, foundations and in heating and cooling distribution systems radiant barriers.

(3)

Heating and cooling system upgrades, combined heat and power systems, automatic energy control systems, heating, ventilating or air conditioning and distribution system modifications or replacements in homes, buildings or central plants including microturbines and fuel cells.

(4)

Storm or weathertight windows and doors, multiglazed windows and doors, heat-absorbing or heat-reflective glazed and coated windows and door systems, additional glazing, reductions in glass area, and other window and door system modifications that reduce energy consumption.

(5)

Replacement or modification of lighting fixtures to increase the energy efficiency of the system without increasing the overall illumination of a residential or commercial building unless such increase in illumination is necessary to conform to the applicable building code for the proposed lighting system.

(6)

High efficiency water or pool heating systems.

(7)

Permanent rainwater harvesting systems reducing energy demands such as cisterns or rain barrels for capture, storage and reuse of water.

(8)

Reflective roof or other cool roof systems that increase solar reflectance and thermal emittance.

(9)

Commercial refrigeration system upgrades and systems for heat recovery from compressors and condensers.

An energy efficiency improvement does not include a household appliance such as a washing machine or refrigerator that is not permanently fixed to real property.

Renewable energy improvement means any fixture, product, system, device or interacting group of devices installed behind the meter on any residential or commercial building that produces energy from renewable resources, including, but not limited to, photovoltaic systems, small wind systems, biomass systems, or biogas or methane recovery systems, as may be authorized.

(Code 1982, § 1-19-10; Ord. No. 10-025, § 1, 6-15-2010)