For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section:
(a) “Leasing company” shall mean any person advertising, marketing, placing and arranging, pursuant to a lease arrangement, for installation and servicing of solar energy devices for a fee.
(b) “Municipal solar utility (MSU)” shall mean any program conducted by a local government or its authorized agent to promote the utilization of renewable energy and energy conservation technologies through educational, consumer protection or financial assistance programs.
(c) “Solar lease arrangement” shall mean a contract between a lessee and an investor for the leasing of solar energy devices, owned by the investor and leased and possessed by the lessee, which devices are affixed to or located at and servicing the real property owned or occupied by the lessee.
(d) “Solar energy device” shall include equipment and materials that are intended to be located on or affixed to real property that uses solar energy directly to:
(1) Heat or cool a building or structure;
(2) Provide domestic hot water or hot water for recreational or therapeutic purposes;
(3) Provide process heat or mechanical energy;
(4) Generate electricity.
(§ 1, Ord. 825-NS, eff. December 21, 1982)