Section 346-5-1 - DefinitionsA. "Baseline" is the per-unit amount of anticipated energy consumption established through an initial energy audit and subsequent changes based on actual usage data.B. "Energy Costs" means the reasonable estimate of the average monthly utility bills (except telephone) for an energy-conscious household of modest circumstances living in a particular type of unit.C. "Gross Rent" is an amount equal to the rental amount plus housing-related utilities for a particular unit.D. "Owner" means the individual or entity, including any agent of such individual or entity, who owns the project containing the subject unit(s).E. "Rule" means the MSHA rule entitled "Chapter 5 - Energy Cost and Utility Allowance Determinations".F. "Utility Allowance" is an amount of money equal to the estimated reasonable Energy Costs for a unit of a particular size and construction in a particular geographic area. The Utility Allowance for a unit is determined at initial occupancy and can be modified under circumstances described in this rule.G. "Rent-restricted" means that the maximum rent an owner may charge for a unit is restricted under the terms of MSHA program requirements.