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Sec. 16-97. - Definitions.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.

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Minor alternative renewable energy system. Any off the grid system supplying power or heat to a specific property or properties under common ownership, including solar, photovoltaic, wind, geothermal, hydro-electric, or other energy source. All residential systems owned by the property owner for up to three-family dwellings.

Major alternative renewable energy system. Any renewable energy system designed to sell electricity to a utility supplier.

Combined purpose alternative renewable energy system. Any renewable energy system which is used to supply power or heat to a specific property or properties under common ownership where excess production is sold to a utility supplier or credited back to the system owner.

Leased alternative energy system. Any system leased to any entity in East Providence including residential homeowners.

(Ch. 639, § I, 12-15-15)