energy project, water conservation project or alternative energy
system that generates measurable energy savings or reductions in
water usage, the installation or modification of which is
performed by a qualified party in a district. The term includes
installation of alternative energy generating equipment affixed
to the land or building.
"Real property." Agricultural, commercial or industrial land
or a building owned by an individual, partnership, limited
liability corporation, corporation or nonprofit. The term does
not include multi-family housing or residential property.
"Water conservation project." A project that reduces the
usage of water or increases the efficiency of water usage.
§ 4303. Establishment of program.
(a) General rule.--A municipality with a community and
economic development department or a county may establish a
property assessed clean energy program by adopting an ordinance
or resolution that establishes the program, defines the district
and provides other operational standards and guidelines, which
shall include the following:
(1) Requirement of all clean energy projects to comply
with national energy efficiency standards.
(2) Development of criteria and procedures to determine
the eligibility of real property and owners for participation
in the program.
(3) Other measures as needed to satisfy the requirements
of this chapter or to ensure that the program is effective,
efficient and fair to property owners.
(b) Notice to municipalities.--A county that establishes a
program must notify any municipality that may be in the district
of their possible inclusion, before a resolution establishing a
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