For purposes of this division, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a)
“Fund” means the CalConserve Water Use Efficiency Revolving Fund established pursuant to Section 81020.
(b)
“Local agency” means a city, county, city and county, municipal utility district, community services district, sanitary district, sanitation district, water district as defined in Section 20200, public water system as defined in Section 116275 of the Health and Safety Code, or private water company under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission.
(c)
“On-bill financing” means a utility-based method for providing
low-interest or no-interest financing for water use efficiency improvements through the monthly utility bill.
(d)
“Technical assistance” means costs incurred for providing advice, training, or other assistance to local agencies, such as the following:
(1)
Conducting specialized studies to identify water conservation opportunities that meet the intent of Section 81000.
(2)
Planning of specific remodeling, renovation, repair, replacement, or other projects related to water conservation.
(3)
Developing a project proposal for funding from the fund.