AS 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(A) [Repealed, § 10 ch 79 SLA 1983.]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.