Section 8-1913 - Definitions

(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Clean energy project' means a project to improve access to clean, renewable energy sources in a community disproportionately affected by climate impacts. (c) 'Climate mitigation project' means a project to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and co–pollutants and mitigate the health impacts of climate impacts in a community disproportionately affected by climate impacts. (d) 'Community disproportionately affected by climate impacts' means a community identified using the methodology recommended by the Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities under § 1–702 of the Environment Article. (e) 'Corps Board' means the Advisory Board of the Corps Program. (f) 'Corps Program' means the Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program established under § 8–1914 of this part. (g) '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

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 impacts; (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. (h) '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. (i) '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. (j) 'Trust' means the Chesapeake Bay Trust.