§ 1412.0103 — Definitions

§1412.0103 Definitions

For the purposes of this Division, defined words appear in italics. The following definitions apply to this Division: AB 802 regulations means title 20, division, 2, chapter 4, article 9 of the California Code of Regulations, as may be amended from time to time. Benchmark means to input and submit the monthly total energy consumed for a disclosable building for the previous calendar year. Benchmarking submission includes both the information required to be input into ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and the information generated by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager which is submitted to the City. Disclosable building has the same meaning as in title 20, division 2, chapter 4, article 9, section 1681 of the California Code of Regulations, as may be amended from time to time. Energy means electricity, natural gas, steam, or other product distributed by a utility to a customer of a building, or on-site electricity generation. ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager means the tool developed and maintained by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to track and assess the energy performance of buildings nationwide. ENERGY STAR Score means the 1 to 100 numeric rating generated by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. Gross floor area has the same meaning as in title 20, division 2, chapter 4, article 9, section 1681 of the California Code of Regulations, as may be amended from time to time. Master tenant means a tenant who is in a triple net lease arrangement for a building. Owner means an individual or entity possessing title to a building, the board of directors, or managing partners in the case of a cooperative apartment corporation, association, or partnership, or a master tenant in a triple net lease arrangement. Property ID means a unique identifier assigned by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to each property entered in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. Shared benchmarking information means information entered into and generated by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, as well as additional building descriptive information. Tenant means a person or entity occupying or holding possession of a building or part of a building pursuant to a rental or lease agreement. Triple net lease means a lease arrangement where a master tenant pays for the ongoing expenses associated with the building, including real property taxes and insurance, in addition to paying the rent and utilities. Utility means any entity that sells electric, natural gas, or thermal energy services for buildings.

(“Definitions” added 2-4-2019 by O-21041 N.S.; effective 3-6-2019.)