NRS 333A.084 – Requirements for comprehensive audits.
1. Each comprehensive audit performed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 333A.082 must include, without limitation: (a) An assessment of any operating cost-savings measure that might be implemented within the building of the using agency, including, without limitation, any operating cost-savings measure specifically requested by the using agency; (b) An estimate of […]
NRS 333A.086 – Third-party consultants.
1. A using agency that selects a qualified service company pursuant to NRS 333A.082 shall retain the professional services of a third-party consultant to work on behalf of the using agency in coordination with the qualified service company. 2. A third-party consultant retained pursuant to subsection 1 must be certified by the Association of Energy […]
NRS 333A.090 – Financing and structure of performance contract; minimum annual operating cost savings from performance contract; change orders.
1. Any financing related to a performance contract must be approved by the Board. 2. A performance contract may be financed through: (a) A person other than the qualified service company. (b) An installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract. Such an installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract is not subject to: (1) The provisions of NRS 353.500 […]
NRS 333A.005 – Legislative declaration.
The Legislature hereby declares that it is the policy of this State to encourage, to the extent practicable, a using agency to: 1. Utilize the process set forth in this chapter to implement any operating cost-savings measure to reduce costs related to energy, water or the disposal of waste; and 2. Continually review whether the […]
NRS 333A.010 – Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 333A.015 to 333A.070, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2003, 3054; A 2005, 2901)
NRS 333A.015 – “Board” defined.
“Board” means: 1. If the using agency that enters into a performance contract is the Nevada System of Higher Education, the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada; or 2. For any other using agency that enters into a performance contract, the State Board of Examiners. (Added to NRS by 2005, 2895)
NRS 333A.020 – Building” defined.
“Building” means any structure, building or facility, including any equipment, furnishings or appliances within the structure, building or facility, that is owned or operated by a using agency. The term includes, without limitation, occupied and unoccupied structures, buildings and facilities, and any other improvements owned or operated by a using agency that incur operating costs. […]
NRS 333A.030 – Operating cost savings” defined.
“Operating cost savings” means any expenses that are eliminated or avoided on a long-term basis as a result of the installation or modification of equipment, or services performed by a qualified service company. The term does not include any savings that are realized solely because of a shift in the cost of personnel or other […]
NRS 333A.040 – Operating cost-savings measure” defined.
“Operating cost-savings measure” means any improvement, repair or alteration to a building, or any equipment, fixture or furnishing to be added or used in a building that is designed to reduce operating costs, including those costs related to electrical energy and demand, thermal energy, water consumption, waste disposal and contract-labor costs, and increase the operating […]
NRS 333A.050 – Performance contract” defined.
“Performance contract” means a contract between a using agency and a qualified service company for the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of one or more operating cost-savings measures. (Added to NRS by 2003, 3055)