Title 04 Administrative Agencies and Procedures
Chapter 04.36 Sustainability Action Committee
Section 04.36.005 Definitions
- “Community-based renewable energy” shall mean energy that comes from resources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, is created within the community or nearby region, and is used primarily (not necessarily fully) within the community.
- "Community-wide electricity" shall be defined by the Spokane Urban Growth Area boundary, as defined by the City Comprehensive Plan.
- “Renewable energy” shall mean energy from wind power; solar; existing and low-impact hydroelectric; geothermal; waste-to-energy sourced almost entirely from non-fossil fuel based waste; biomass energy from
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- organic by-products of pulping and the wood manufacturing process,
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- animal manure,
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- forest or field residues,
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- untreated wooden demolition or construction debris,
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- food waste and food processing residuals, and
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- liquors derived from algae; hydrogen from non-fossil fuel sources; and gas captured from renewable sources like wastewater treatment facilities, landfill gas, dairies and others. Renewable energy excludes energy derived from fossil fuels, nuclear, and biomass energy from
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- wood pieces that have been treated with chemical preservatives such as creosote, pentachlorophenol, or copper-chrome-arsenic and
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- non-residual wood from standing trees.
Date Passed: Monday, August 20, 2018 Effective Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 ORD C35668 Section 1 |
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