Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 648-930-2 - DEFINITIONSA.Qualified Solar Photovoltaic System Installer. "Qualified Solar Photovoltaic System Installer" is a master electrician who is certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners or is working in conjunction with a person who is certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.B.Qualified Solar Thermal Water System Installer. "Qualified Solar Thermal Water System Installer" is a technician in good standing with the Commission who has successfully completed an approved solar thermal training course and carries a current license as a master plumber, master oil burner technician or propane and natural gas technician or is a class 2 or 3 nationally certified refrigeration technician.C.Qualified Wind Energy System Installer. "Qualified Wind Energy System Installer" means, with respect to the electrical components of a qualified wind energy system, a Maine licensed master electrician or a person who has been certified by the dealer of the system proposed to be installed as a factory trained and approved installer who works under the supervision of a Maine licensed master electrician.D.Solar Energy System. "Solar Energy System" means a solar photovoltaic system that has been installed by a Qualified Solar Photovoltaic System Installer or a solar thermal system that has been installed by a Qualified Solar Thermal Water System Installer.E.Solar Photovoltaic System. "Solar Photovoltaic System" means a solar energy device with a peak generating capacity of 100 kilowatts or less used for generating electricity for use in a residence or place of business that has been installed by a Qualified Solar Photovoltaic System InstallerF.Solar Thermal System. "Solar Thermal System" means a configuration of solar collectors and a pump, heat exchanger and storage tank or fans designed to heat water or air for the purpose of space heating, domestic water heating or both space heating and domestic water heating. Solar thermal systems types include forced circulation, integral collector storage, thermosyphon and self-pumping systems that have been installed by a Qualified Solar Thermal System Installer.G.Total System Costs. "Total System Costs" means the total installed costs of the proposed system, including, materials and labor.H.Total Adjusted System Costs. "Total Adjusted System Costs" means the Total System Costs reduced by the amount of any state, local, or federal funding, including, but not limited to, rebates or tax incentives.I.Wind Energy System. "Wind Energy System" means any device, such as a wind charger, windmill or wind turbine and associated facilities, that converts wind energy potential into electrical energy with a peak generating capacity of 100 kilowatts or less and that has been installed by a Qualified Wind Energy System Installer.95- 648 C.M.R. ch. 930, § 2