(2) In order to finance a small scale local energy project, the Director of the State Department of Energy, on behalf of the state and in lieu of entering into a loan contract under subsection (1) of this section, may purchase or otherwise acquire a municipal corporation’s general obligations or revenue obligations, including but not limited to bonds, notes, certificates of participation, warrants or lease purchase agreements. [1983 c.188 §8; 2003 c.186 §68; 2005 c.201 §7]