Alaska § 45.88.090 - Definitions.

§ 45.88.090. Definitions.

 (a) In AS 45.88.010 — 45.88.090,        (1) “alternative energy system”             (A) means a source of thermal, mechanical or electrical energy that is not dependent on oil or gas or a nuclear fuel for the supply of energy for space heating and cooling, refrigeration and cold storage, electrical power, mechanical power, or the heating of water;

 (B) includes                  (i) an alternative energy property as defined by 26 U.S.C. 48(a)(3)(A) (Sec. 301, P.L. 95-618, Internal Revenue Code);

 (ii) a method of architectural design and construction that provides for the collection, storage, and use of direct radiation from the sun;

 (iii) a woodstove that complies with the provisions of 40 C.F.R. 60.530;

 (iv) a steam, hot water, or ducted hot air central heating system that uses wood or coal for fuel; and

 (v) a high efficiency wood pellet or grain stove;

 (C) does not include                  (i) a stove that uses only coal or oil for fuel; or

 (ii) a fireplace or fireplace insert;

 (2) “commercial building”             (A) means a building that is intended to be used for commercial purposes;

 (B) does not include                  (i) a residential structure or mobile home that contains one to four family housing units; or

 (ii) individual units of condominiums or cooperatives;

 (3) “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 that replaces a gas pilot light;

 (F) an automatic energy-saving setback thermostat;

 (G) a meter that displays the cost of energy usage;

 (H) caulking and weather-stripping of doors and windows;

 (I) insulating shades and shutters;

 (J) air and water recuperators.

 (b) [Renumbered as AS 45.88.010 (d).]

Article 2. Residential Energy Conservation Fund.