90-4-602. Definitions. - Montana Statutes

     90-4-602. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Board" means the board of examiners provided for in 2-15-1007.
     (2) "Cost" includes the expenses related to planning, design, construction, and installation of energy conservation improvements and any administrative expenses of the department incurred in the performance of its duties under the energy conservation program.
     (3) "Department" means the department of environmental quality provided for in 2-15-3501.
     (4) "Energy conservation program" means a program for the financing, acquisition, construction, and installation of alternative energy systems, as defined in 15-32-102, or equipment, systems, and improvements in state-owned buildings, structures, and facilities that save energy or water.
     (5) "Energy conservation program bonds" includes all series of bonds issued to finance any portion of the energy conservation program.
     (6) "Energy cost savings" means the savings in utility costs to a state agency as a result of an energy conservation program.
     (7) "Participating state agency" means, for a state-owned building, structure, or facility, the state agency that pays for the utilities for that building.
     (8) "State agency" means:
     (a) each executive, legislative, or judicial branch department, office, or agency;
     (b) the university system; and
     (c) a community college district.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 473, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 493, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 497, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 478, L. 2009.