Current through Chapter 61 of the 2024 Legislative Session and 2024 Executive Orders 125, 133 through 135
Section 45.88.190 - DefinitionsIn 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"department" means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development;(3) "energy audit" means (A)[Repealed, Sec. 10 ch 79 SLA 1983].(B) an energy audit performed under Sec. 215(b)(1)(A) of the federal residential energy conservation program of the National Energy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.