As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:

''Affiliate'', any business which directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by or is under direct or indirect common control of another business including, but not limited to, any business with which a business is merged or consolidated, or which purchases all or substantially all of the assets of a business.

''Board'', the board of directors of the center.

''Bonds'', when used in reference to the center, any bonds, notes, debentures, interim certificates or other financial undertakings for the purpose of raising capital, including, but not limited to, lines of credit, forward purchase agreements, investment agreements and other banking or financial arrangements.

''Center'', the Massachusetts clean energy center established by section 2.

''Certified climatetech company'', a climatetech company that has been certified by the center for participation in the climatetech industry tax incentive program established in section 16.

[Definition of ''Certified offshore wind company'' effective until July 31, 2032. Deleted by 2022, 179, Sec. 97. See 2022, 179, Sec. 100. For text effective July 31, 2032, see below.]