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. As used in this article, the following terms have the
following meanings:
(a) "Alternative energy equipment" means alternative energy
equipment, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 15814.11, and, in
the case of fossil fuel generation, complies with emission standards
and guidance adopted by the State Air Resources Board pursuant to
Sections 41514.9 and 41514.10 of the Health and Safety Code. Prior to
the adoption of those standards and guidance, for the purposes of
this article, distributed energy resources shall meet emission levels
equivalent to nine ppm oxides of nitrogen, averaged over a
three-hour period, or best available control technology for the
applicable air district, whichever is lower.
(b) "Cogeneration equipment" means equipment used for
cogeneration, as defined in Section 216.6 of the Public Utilities
Code.
(c) "Feasible" means capable of being accomplished in a successful
manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account
life-cycle costing analyses, and environmental, social, and
technological factors, however, renewable technologies shall not be
exempt based solely on cost considerations.
(d) "Public building" means a public building, as defined in
Section 15802.
(e) "State agency" means any state agency, board, department or
commission, including, but not limited to, the entities specified in
subdivision (a) of Section 15814.12.