Terms Used In Utah Code 11-44-301

• Cost savings: means a decrease in an expenditure, including a future replacement expenditure, by a political subdivision resulting from a performance efficiency measure adopted under this chapter. See Utah Code 11-44-102
• Performance efficiency measure: includes :
            (5)(b)(i) insulation installed in a wall, roof, floor, foundation, or heating and cooling distribution system;
            (5)(b)(ii) a storm window or door, multiglazed window or door, heat absorbing or heat reflective glazed and coated window or door system, additional glazing, or reduction in glass area;
            (5)(b)(iii) an automatic energy control system;
            (5)(b)(iv) a heating, ventilating, or air conditioning and distribution system modification or replacement in a facility;
            (5)(b)(v) caulking and weatherstripping;
            (5)(b)(vi) a replacement or modification of a lighting fixture to increase the energy efficiency of the lighting system without increasing the overall illumination of a facility unless the increase in illumination is necessary to conform to the applicable building code for the proposed lighting system;
            (5)(b)(vii) an energy recovery system;
            (5)(b)(viii) a cogeneration system that produces steam or another form of energy for use primarily within a facility;
            (5)(b)(ix) a renewable energy or alternate energy system;
            (5)(b)(x) a change in operation or maintenance practice;
            (5)(b)(xi) a procurement of a low-cost energy supply, including electricity, natural gas, or water;
            (5)(b)(xii) an indoor air quality improvement that conforms to applicable building code requirements;
            (5)(b)(xiii) a daylighting system;
            (5)(b)(xiv) a building operation program that provides cost savings, including computerized energy management and consumption tracking programs or staff and occupant training;
            (5)(b)(xv) a service to reduce utility costs by identifying utility errors and optimizing rate schedules; or
            (5)(b)(xvi) the purchase and operation of an alternative fuel vehicle and the infrastructure to support the operation of alternative fuel vehicles. See Utah Code 11-44-102
• Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
• Qualified performance efficiency service provider: means a person who:
       (7)(a) has a record of successful performance efficiency agreements; or
       (7)(b) has:

            (7)(b)(i) experience in the design, implementation, and installation of performance efficiency measures;

            (7)(b)(ii) technical capabilities to ensure that a performance efficiency measure generates cost savings; and

            (7)(b)(iii) the ability to secure the financing necessary to support the proposed performance efficiency measure. See Utah Code 11-44-102