Unless otherwise provided, as used in this chapter, the term:
(J) The installation of energy information and control systems that monitor consumption, redirect systems to optimal energy sources, and manage energy using equipment;
(K) Indoor air quality improvements;
(L) Daylighting systems;
(M) Renewable generation systems owned by the governmental unit, such as solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind, and other technologies as identified in the project, provided that all metered distribution and deliveries of electric energy are made by an electric supplier authorized under Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46, the “Georgia Territorial Electric Service Act”;
(N) Geothermal HVAC systems;
(O) Water and sewer conservation measures, including, without limitation, plumbing fixtures and infrastructure;
(P) Equipment upgrades that improve accuracy of billable revenue generating systems; and
(Q) Automated, electronic, or remotely controlled systems or measures that reduce direct and other operating costs.
History. Code 1981, § 50-37-2 , enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 1091, § 2/SB 194; Ga. L. 2011, p. 752, § 50/HB 142; Ga. L. 2012, p. 59, § 2/SB 113; Ga. L. 2021, p. 266, § 2/SB 213.
The 2021 amendment, effective July 1, 2021, added “to allow revenue generation measures” at the end of the first sentence of paragraph (4), and substituted “corporation, or consolidated government which” for “corporation, consolidated government, or school district which” near the middle of paragraph (6).
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2010, “Georgia Environmental Finance Authority” was substituted for “Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority” in paragraphs (2) and (3).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 37 - Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracting
§ 50-37-3. State Agencies to Enter Into Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts
§ 50-37-4. Contracts Provisions
§ 50-37-5. Funding for Contracts
§ 50-37-6. Review of Capital Improvement Projects