Section 16 Utility Vendor Threshold 2
Said section 14 of said chapter 25A, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by adding the following subsection:-
(e) For the purposes of this section, the term "energy conservation projects" shall mean projects to promote energy conservation, including but not limited to energy conserving modification to windows and doors; caulking and weatherstripping; insulation, automatic energy control systems; hot water systems; equipment required to operate variable steam, hydraulic and ventilating systems; plant and distribution system modifications, including replacement of burners, furnaces or boilers; devices for modifying fuel openings; electrical or mechanical furnace ignition systems; utility plant system conversions; replacement or modification of lighting fixtures; energy recovery systems; on-site electrical generation equipment using new renewable generating sources as defined in section 11F; climate resilience and decarbonization activities; and cogeneration systems.
Summary
This section, along with one other, increases the utility vendor threshold from $100,000 to $300,000 and expands eligible projects to include climate resilience and decarbonization activities.