Section 31.301. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Act—The Alternative Energy Investment Act, Act 1, Special Session No. 1 (2007-2008).

Agency—The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.

Approved contractor—A contractor approved by the Agency to participate in the R & R Energy Program.

Borrower—A homeowner or homebuyer who obtains or is seeking to obtain financing under the R & R Energy Program.

Contractor—A person who owns or operates an energy efficiency service-related or home improvement contracting business or who undertakes, offers to undertake or agrees to perform any work under the R & R Energy Program.

LPA—Local program administrator—

(i) A local housing organization, municipality or lender who originates loans on behalf of the Agency under this Program and also acts as the construction manager.

(ii) The term includes but is not limited to, the following:

(A) County housing authorities (HA).

(B) Housing and redevelopment authorities (HRA and RDA).

(C) Community action agencies (CAA).

(D) Community development corporations (CDC).

(E) Housing development corporations (HDC).

(F) Municipalities.

(G) Lenders.

(H) Other nonprofit organizations with related housing experience.

R & R Energy Program—The Keystone Renovate Repair Program.