(a) As used in this section:
“Energy source” means the method of generation, or the fuel source, used to provide or supply utility service to a customer. The term includes any nonrenewable or renewable energy source.
“Governing body” shall mean the mayor and council together, the council, the board of directors, the commission, or other board or body of any municipality with the responsibility of enacting ordnances and determining public policy, as defined in 8-1-2(b)(1) of this code.
“Municipality” shall mean and include any Class I, Class II, and Class III city and any Class IV town or village, heretofore or hereafter incorporated as a municipal corporation under the laws of this state, as defined in 8-1-2(a)(1) of this code.
“Political subdivision” shall have the meaning as defined in 29-12A-3 of this Code.
“Private property” means real property that is not owned or leased by a municipality or county.
“Utility service” means any service provided by a public utility or private business, including, but not limited to:
(1) The generation, production, transmission, or distribution of electricity to or for the public, for compensation; or the production, manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, sale, or