§ 3-2-282. Definitions.

(a)

As used in this article the term "certified solar energy equipment, facilities or devices" shall mean any property, including real or personal property, equipment, facilities or devices, certified by the state certifying authority to be designed and used primarily for the purpose of providing for the collection and use of incident solar energy for water heating, space heating or cooling or other application which would otherwise require a conventional source of energy such as petroleum products, natural gas or electricity.

(b)

As used in this article the term "state certifying authority" shall mean the state department of housing and community development in conjunction with the city department of building and mechanical inspections.

(c)

As used in this article "local tax rate" shall mean the real estate property tax rate. (Code 1963, Sec. 36-122)