CERTIFIED ENERGY AUDITOR: Residential energy auditor accredited by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) or the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET).
ENERGY AUDIT: An evaluation of the energy efficiency of a residential structure by a certified energy auditor using professional testing including, but not limited to, a blower door and duct leakage test. The audit shall include at minimum the following: a) an assessment of the various characteristics of the building envelope including, but not limited to, the walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, and skylights b) lighting analysis c) appliance analysis d) prioritized list of energy improvements with estimated simple paybacks.
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR COLLECTOR SYSTEM: A net metered solar collector system, as defined in this chapter, that produces no more than twenty five (25) kW.
SOLAR COLLECTOR MOUNTS: Mounting arrangements that hold various devices for the absorption of solar radiation for the heating of water or buildings or the production of electricity.
Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) Mount: A solar collector system that is integrated into the structure of a building. Common BIPV applications include carports, awnings, and curtain walls.
Ground Mount: A solar collector system where an array is mounted onto the ground. The most common type of ground mount is a wedge structure constructed from steel supports anchored in concrete footings. The remainder of the structure is built from aluminum or galvanized steel.
Pole Mount: A solar collector system that consists of an array that is mounted on top of a single steel pole, which is ground mounted. This type of installation can be manually adjustable, so that the pitch of the array at different times of the year can be changed.
Roof Mount: A solar collector system with an array of solar panels located on the roof of a structure. In most cases this array will be attached directly to the structural members of the building.
SOLAR COLLECTOR SYSTEM: A system that is comprised of photovoltaic collectors designed to convert solar energy into electric energy or plate type collectors designed to use solar energy to heat air, water, or other fluids for use in hot water or space heating or other applications. A solar collector system's primary purpose shall be limited to supplying or offsetting energy needs of residences and businesses and shall not exceed the residential peak production capabilities as defined by Idaho Power. (Ord. 2010-11, 12-7-2010)