2018 Alaska Statutes
Title 45. Trade and Commerce
Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs
Article 2. Residential Energy Conservation Fund.
Sec. 45.88.190. Definitions.
In AS 45.88.010 — 45.88.190,
(1) “commissioner” means the commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development;
(2) “department” means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development;
(3) “energy audit” means
(A) [Repealed, § 10 ch 79 SLA 1983.]
(B) an energy audit performed under § 215(b)(1)(A) of the federal residential energy conservation program of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8216(b)(1)(A)); or
(C) an energy audit completed before July 1, 1980, that has been approved by the commissioner as an audit that fairly demonstrates the energy consumption characteristics of a residence and that indicates likely energy conservation and cost savings measures;
(4) “energy conservation improvement” means
(A) structural insulation;
(B) thermal windows and doors;
(C) a furnace replacement burner designed to achieve a reduction in the amount of fuel consumed as a result of increased combustion efficiency;
(D) a device for modifying flue openings designed to increase the efficiency of operation of the heating system;
(E) an electrical or mechanical furnace ignition system which replaces a gas pilot light;
(F) an automatic energy-saving setback thermostat;
(G) a meter which displays the cost of energy usage;
(H) caulking and weatherstripping of doors and windows;
(I) insulating shades and shutters;
(J) air and water recuperators;
(K) any other energy-saving device approved by the commissioner.
