Section 8-1913 - Definitions.
§ 8-1913. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Corps Board.- "Corps Board" means the Advisory Board of the Corps Program.
(c) Corps Program.- "Corps Program" means the Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program established under § 8-1914 of this part.
(d) Energy conservation project.- "Energy conservation project" means a project to promote energy conservation or efficiency, including a project to:
(1) Improve energy efficiency of households and public structures through energy audits, weatherization, and other on-site energy conservation measures;
(2) Implement clean energy projects in communities to enhance the use of renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and mitigate climate change;
(3) Implement community greening and urban tree canopy projects that create energy savings; and
(4) Assist schools in becoming "green schools" and reducing energy costs.
(e) Environmental project.- "Environmental project" means a project that results in long-term preservation, protection, and conservation of the environment, in areas including environmental restoration, agricultural and forestry, infrastructure, energy conservation, and educational improvements.
(f) Qualified organization.- "Qualified organization" means:
(1) A nonprofit organization;
(2) A school;
(3) A community association;
(4) A service, youth, or civic group;
(5) An institution of higher education;
(6) A county or municipality; or
(7) A unit of State government.
(g) Trust.- "Trust" means the Chesapeake Bay Trust.
[2010, ch. 275, § 2; ch. 276, § 2.]