§ 45-88-090

(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

ntended 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).]