66-1062 Terms, defined. - Nebraska Statutes

66-1062. Terms, defined.For purposes of sections 66-1062 to 66-1066:(1) Energy conservation measure means a training, service, or operations program or facility alteration designed to reduce energy consumption. Energy conservation measure includes:(a) Repair or renovation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems;(b) Installation or repair of automated or computerized energy control systems;(c) Replacement or modification of lighting fixtures;(d) Insulation of a building structure or systems within that structure;(e) Installation of energy recovery systems;(f) Installation of cogeneration systems that produce steam or forms of energy such as heat, as well as electricity, for use primarily within a building or complex of buildings;(g) Replacement, weatherstripping, caulking, or other insulation of windows or doors; or(h) Any other measure designed to reduce energy consumption;(2) Energy financing contract means an agreement between an energy service company and a governmental unit for the implementation of one or more energy conservation measures in an existing facility in exchange for a portion of the energy cost savings produced. Energy financing contract includes, but is not limited to, a performance contract, shared-savings contract, guaranteed contract, and lease-purchase contract;(3) Energy service company means a person or business experienced in the implementation and installation of energy conservation measures; and(4) Governmental unit means a school district, community college area, village, city, county, or department or agency of the State of Nebraska. SourceLaws 1998, LB 1129, § 9; Laws 1999, LB 236, § 1.