N.D. Admin. Code 69-09-08-02
As used in this chapter:
1. "Designated representative" means a responsible individual authorized by the owner or operator of a renewable energy facility or purchaser of energy produced from a renewable resource to register that resource with the program administrator. The designated representative must have the authority to represent and legally bind the owner, operator, or purchaser in all matters pertaining to the renewable energy certificates tracking program.
2. "Existing facilities" means renewable energy facilities placed in service before January 1, 2001.
3. "New facilities" means renewable energy facilities placed in service on or after January 1, 2001.
4. "Program administrator" means the independent entity designated by commission order to carry out the administrative responsibilities related to the renewable energy certificates tracking program as set forth in this chapter.
5. "Renewable energy certificate" means a document recording one or more renewable energy credits that have been certified by the program administrator as representing electricity generated by a renewable energy facility registered with the tracking system or a certificate imported from a compatible certificates tracking system.
6. "Renewable energy certificate account" means an account maintained by the program administrator for the purpose of tracking renewable energy certificates.
7. "Renewable energy certificates tracking program" means the process of tracking renewable energy certificates as a means of meeting the requirements set forth in section 69-09-08-04.
8. "Renewable energy credit" means the intangible, generally perceived environmental benefits and attributes associated with generating one megawatt hour of renewable electricity or recycled energy that is physically metered and meets the requirements set forth in section 69-09-08-04.
9. "Renewable energy facility" means a facility generating electricity from one or more generating units that exclusively rely on an energy source or fuel included in North Dakota Century Code section 49-02-25.
N.D. Admin Code 69-09-08-02
General Authority: NDCC 49-02-01, 49-02-24, 49-02-25, 49-02-26
Law Implemented: NDCC 49-02-24, 49-02-25, 49-02-26