§8–1913.

    (a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Clean energy project” means a project to improve access to clean, renewable energy sources in a community disproportionately affected by climate impacts.

    (c)    “Climate mitigation project” means a project to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and co–pollutants and mitigate the health impacts of climate impacts in a community disproportionately affected by climate impacts.

    (d)    “Community disproportionately affected by climate impacts” means a community identified using the methodology recommended by the Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities under § 1–702 of the Environment Article.

    (e)    “Corps Board” means the Advisory Board of the Corps Program.

    (f)    “Corps Program” means the Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program established under § 8–1914 of this part.

    (g)    “Energy conservation project” means a project to promote energy conservation or efficiency, including a project to:

        (1)    Improve energy efficiency of households and public structures through energy audits, weatherization, and other on–site energy conservation measures;

        (2)    Implement clean energy projects in communities to enhance the use of renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and mitigate climate impacts;

        (3)    Implement community greening and urban tree canopy projects that create energy savings; and

        (4)    Assist schools in becoming “green schools” and reducing energy costs.

    (h)    “Environmental project” means a project that results in long–term preservation, protection, and conservation of the environment, in areas including environmental restoration, agricultural and forestry, infrastructure, energy conservation, and educational improvements.

    (i)    “Qualified organization” means:

        (1)    A nonprofit organization;

        (2)    A school;

        (3)    A community association;

        (4)    A service, youth, or civic group;

        (5)    An institution of higher education;

        (6)    A county or municipality; or

        (7)    A unit of State government.

    (j)    “Trust” means the Chesapeake Bay Trust.