(a) A program established under this chapter must require for each proposed qualified project:
(1) a review of water or energy baseline conditions and the projected water or energy savings to establish the projected water or energy savings; and
(2) a verification that a proposed qualified improvement meets the requirements of a qualified project.
(a-1) A verification provided as required under Subsection (a)(2) conclusively establishes that the improvement is a qualified improvement and the project is a qualified project.
(b) After a qualified project is completed, the local government shall require written verification that the qualified project was properly completed and is operating as intended.
(c) A baseline water or energy review or verification review under this section must be conducted by an independent third party.