As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Authority" means the Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority created pursuant to this chapter.
"Developer" means any private developer of an energy development project in Southwest Virginia.
"Energy development project" means an electric generation facility located within Southwest Virginia and includes interests in land, improvements, and ancillary facilities.
"Southwest Virginia" means the region of the Commonwealth designated as Southwest Virginia in § 22.1-350.
2019, cc. 555, 556.