1. (a) In AS 42.45.045,

   1. (1) "independent power producer" means a corporation, person, agency, authority, or other legal entity or instrumentality, that is not an electric utility and that owns or operates a facility for the generation or production of energy entirely for use by the residents of one or more municipalities or unincorporated communities recognized by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for community revenue sharing under AS 29.60.850 - 29.60.879 and 3 AAC 180;
   2. (2) "wasteheat recovery" means systems for the recovery of unused heat from systems or processes in operation when the applicant applies for a renewable energy grant.

2. (b) In AS 42.45.045 and 3 AAC 107.600 - 3 AAC 107.695,

   1. (1) "matching funds" or "matching resources"

      1. (A) means those resources that the grantee dedicates for the completion of the project;

      2. (B) includes

         1. (i) cash;
         2. (ii) loan proceeds; and
         3. (iii) grantee-provided equipment, labor, or other materials or services needed for the completion of the project;

   2. (2) "preliminary development phase" includes

      1. (A) feasibility studies;
      2. (B) reconnaissance studies;
      3. (C) energy resource monitoring;
      4. (D) design phases; and
      5. (E) obtaining required permits and authorizations;
   3. (3) "renewable energy resources" has the meaning given in AS 42.45.045( l).
3. (c) In 3 AAC 107.600 - 3 AAC 107.695, unless the context requires otherwise, "grant" or "renewable energy grant" means a grant recommended or awarded under AS 42.45.045 and 3 AAC 107.600 - 3 AAC 107.695.

(Eff. 10/16/2009, Register 192)

Authority: AS 42.45.045, AS 44.83.080