Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 15 — PUBLIC UTILITIES›Chapter 15.38 — MUNICIPAL SOLAR UTILITY PROGRAM
San Jose Municipal Code Part 2 Definitions
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose
Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Part 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
15.38.030 - Definitions.¶
Unless the context otherwise requires, the words and phrases shall have the following meanings and shall govern the construction of this Chapter 15.38.
(Ord. 21188.)
15.38.040 - Municipal solar utility.¶
A "municipal solar utility (MSU)" shall mean any program conducted by a local government or its authorized agent to promote the utilization of renewable energy and energy conservation technologies through educational, consumer protection or financial assistance programs.
(Ord. 21188.)
15.38.050 - Solar lease arrangement.¶
A "solar lease arrangement" means a contract between a lessee and an investor for the leasing of solar energy devices, owned by the investor and leased and used by the lessee, which is affixed to or located at and servicing the real property owned or occupied by the lessee.
(Ord. 21188.)
15.38.060 - Leasing company.¶
"Leasing company" shall mean any person advertising, marketing, placing and arranging, pursuant to a lease arrangement, for installation and servicing of solar energy devices for a fee.
(Ord. 21188.)
15.38.070 - Solar energy device.¶
"Solar energy device" shall include equipment and materials that are intended to be located on or affixed to real property that use solar energy directly to:
A. Heat or cool a building or structure;
B. Provide domestic hot water or hot water for recreational or therapeutic purposes;
C. Provide process heat or mechanical energy;
D. Generate electricity.
(Ord. 21188.)
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