66.0133 Energy savings performance contracting.

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(1)Definitions. In this section:

(a)“Energy conservation measure” means a facility alteration or training, service, or operations program designed to reduce energy consumption or operating costs, conserve water resources, improve metering accuracy, or ensure state or local building code compliance.

(b)“Local governmental unit” has the meaning given in s. 19.42

(7u).

(bg)“Operational savings” means savings from costs eliminated or avoided as a result of installing equipment or providing services.

(c)“Performance contract” means a contract for the evaluation and recommendation of energy conservation and facility improvement measures, and for the implementation of these measures.

(d)“Qualified provider” means a person, other than a local governmental unit, who is experienced in the design, implementation and installation of energy conservation and facility improvement measures and who has the ability to provide labor and material payment and performance bonds equal to the maximum amount of any payments due under a performance contract entered into by the person.

(2)Authorization; report.

1. Except as provided under subd. 2. , any local governmental unit may, in accordance with this section, enter into a performance contract with a qualified provider to reduce energy or operating costs, realize operational savings, conserve water resources, ensure state or local building code compliance, or enhance the protection of property of the local governmental unit.

2. A performance contract with a qualified provider under this section may not allow a local governmental unit to increase the square footage of a facility unless the increase is necessary to make mechanical, electrical, or plumbing improvements in order to achieve reductions in energy consumption or to conserve water resources.