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Sec. C14-29. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section:

(a) Municipal solar utility. A "municipal solar utility" (MSU) shall mean a program conducted by the County of Santa Clara or its authorized agent to promote the utilization of renewable energy and energy conservation technologies through leasing of solar energy systems as provided by Revenue and Taxation Code § 17052.5.

(b) Solar lease. A "solar lease" means a contract for the leasing of solar energy systems owned by the lessor and used by the lessee, which are affixed to, or located at, and servicing the real property owned or occupied by the lessee.

(c) Solar lessor. "Solar lessor" shall mean any individual or entity arranging, pursuant to a lease, for installation and servicing of solar energy systems.

(d) Solar energy system. "Solar energy system" means equipment and materials that are intended to be located on or affixed to real property for the purpose of any of the following:

(1) Domestic, recreational, therapeutic or service water heating;

(2) Space conditioning;

(3) Production of electricity;

(4) Process heat;

(5) Solar mechanical energy; and

(6) Wind energy for the production of electricity or mechanical work.

The term "solar energy system" shall include, but is not limited to, passive thermal systems, semipassive thermal systems, active thermal systems, photovoltaic systems and wind-driven systems.

(Ord. No. NS-1211, § 2, 11-30-82)

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