90-4-102. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Alternative renewable energy source" means a form of energy or matter, such as solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, conversion of biomass, fuel cells that do not require hydrocarbon fuel, small hydroelectric generators producing less than 1 megawatt, or methane from solid waste, that is capable of being converted into forms of energy useful to mankind, including electricity, and the technology necessary to make this conversion, when the source is not exhaustible in terms of this planet and when the source or the technology are not in general commercial use.
     (2) "Department" means the department of environmental quality.
     (3) "Energy conservation" means reducing waste or dissipation of energy or reducing the amount of energy required to accomplish a given quantity of work through increases in efficiency of energy use, production, or distribution.
     (4) "Person" means a natural person, a corporation, partnership, or other business entity, an association, trust, or foundation, any educational or scientific institution, or any governmental unit.
     (5) (a) "State governmental unit" means:
     (i) the state;
     (ii) the legislature;
     (iii) any executive branch department, office, or agency;
     (iv) the university system; or
     (v) the supreme court or any office of the supreme court.
     (b) The term does not include:
     (i) a county, incorporated city, town, or other local governmental unit or a public corporation or district created pursuant to state law; or
     (ii) any other public body of the state not described in subsection (5)(a).

     History: En. 84-7408 by Sec. 2, Ch. 501, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 84-7408; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 98, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 730, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 491, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 591, L. 2001.