Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "conservation measure":
(1) means:
(A) a facility alteration;
(B) an alteration of a structure (as defined in IC 36-1-10-2);
(C) a technology upgrade; or
(D) with respect to an installation described in subdivision (2)(G) or (2)(H), an alteration of a structure or system;
designed to provide billable revenue increases or reduce energy or water consumption costs, wastewater costs, or other operating costs; and
(2) includes the following:
(A) Providing insulation of the facility or structure and systems in the facility or structure.
(B) Installing or providing for window and door systems, including:
(i) storm windows and storm doors;
(ii) caulking or weatherstripping;
(iii) multi-glazed windows and doors;
(iv) heat absorbing or heat reflective glazed and coated windows and doors;
(v) additional glazing;
(vi) the reduction in glass area; and
(vii) other modifications that reduce energy consumption.
(C) Installing automatic energy control systems.
(D) Modifying or replacing heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.
(E) Unless an increase in illumination is necessary to conform to Indiana laws or rules or local ordinances, modifying or replacing lighting fixtures to increase the energy efficiency of the lighting system without increasing the overall illumination of a facility or structure.
(F) Providing for other conservation measures that provide billable revenue increases or reduce energy or water consumption, reduce operating costs, or reduce wastewater costs, including future:
(i) labor costs;
(ii) costs or revenues for contracted services; and
(iii) related capital expenditures.
(G) Installing equipment upgrades that improve accuracy of billable revenue generating systems.
(H) Installing automated, electronic, or remotely controlled systems or measures that reduce direct personnel costs.
(b) The term does not include an alteration of a water or wastewater structure or system that increases the capacity of the structure or system.
As added by P.L.24-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.208-1995, SEC.3; P.L.98-2002, SEC.3; P.L.168-2006, SEC.5; P.L.71-2009, SEC.5; P.L.99-2009, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 12.5. Guaranteed Savings Contracts; Energy Efficiency Programs Used by School Corporations
36-1-12.5-0.5. "Actual Savings" Defined
36-1-12.5-0.6. "Billable Revenues" Defined; "Billable Revenue Increases" Defined; "Revenues" Defined
36-1-12.5-0.7. "Causally Connected Work" Defined
36-1-12.5-1. "Conservation Measure" Defined
36-1-12.5-1.5. "Governing Body" Defined
36-1-12.5-2. "Guaranteed Savings Contract" Defined
36-1-12.5-2.5. "Industry Engineering Standards" Defined
36-1-12.5-3. "Qualified Provider" Defined
36-1-12.5-3.5. "Related Capital Expenditures" Defined
36-1-12.5-3.7. "Stipulated Savings" Defined
36-1-12.5-4. "Utility Efficiency Program" Defined
36-1-12.5-5.3. Certification of Subcontractor Required
36-1-12.5-5.5. Procedures for Issuance of Bonds by Political Subdivisions Not Applicable
36-1-12.5-6. Report Before Installation or Remodeling
36-1-12.5-7. Installment Payment Contracts; Maximum Period
36-1-12.5-8. Approval Required
36-1-12.5-9. Payroll Records Required; Inspection
36-1-12.5-10. Submission of Contract and Annual Report to Department of Local Government Finance
36-1-12.5-11. Contracts That Include Stipulated Savings
36-1-12.5-12. Improvements Not Causally Connected to Conservation Measure