§ 9-102. Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following
words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless a different
meaning is plainly required by the context.

1. "Agency" means any state department, agency, board, commission,
office, or division.

2. "Municipality" means a municipal corporation, as defined in section
two of the general municipal law, school district, board of cooperative
educational services, fire district, district corporation or special
improvement district governed by a separate board of commissioners.

3. "Public authority" means any public authority, public benefit
corporation, or the port authority of New York and New Jersey, to the
extent its facilities are located within the state of New York.

4. "Energy performance contract" means an agreement for the provision
of energy services, including but not limited to electricity, heating,
ventilation, cooling, steam or hot water, in which a person agrees to
install, maintain or manage energy systems or equipment to improve the
energy efficiency of, or produce energy in connection with, a building
or facility in exchange for a portion of the energy savings or revenues.