20.19.02 DEFINITIONS

Alternative Energy Source: This section/definition is reserved for other, non-prevalent sources of energy that may be desired in the future for sole use of on-site energy as described in below systems. Any source not specifically described in this ordinance would require review of the Planning Commission for approval. Net Metering: Defined as measuring the difference between the electricity supplied by a “commercial power/utility company” and the electricity generated by an eligible customer-generator and fed back to the electric grid over the applicable power/utility billing period. Solar Panel System: A solar panel system consisting of a grid of solar panels, tower, and associated control or conversion electronics/batteries which have a rated capacity of not more than 25 kw. and which is intended to primarily reduce on-site consumption of utility power. A system is considered a solar panel system only if it supplies power solely for on site use. Power produced from this source can only be used on the property that it originated from. Wind Energy System: A wind energy system consisting of a wind turbine, tower, and associated control or conversion electronics, which has a rated capacity of not more than a total of 25 kw. and which is intended to primarily reduce on-site consumption of utility power. A system is considered a wind energy system only if it supplies power solely for on-site use. Power produced from this source can only be used on the property that it originated from.