Alaska Administrative Code

(a) Subject to 15 AAC 154.735, the Corporation will, in its discretion, make payments to a grantee under a grant by monthly or quarterly advances or reimbursements. To receive a payment under this section, the grantee must submit to the Corporation a payment request made on a for…

The grantee shall repay to the Corporation any costs determined not to be allowable as a result of any findings or questioned costs identified in the audits required by 15 AAC 154.740 or as a result of any grant monitoring activities of the Corporation under 15 AAC 154.805. Repay…

If funding from any state, federal, or other source which funds the grant is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way during the term of the grant agreement, the Corporation may immediately terminate the grant agreement or reduce the funding level of the grant to a level consist…

(a) A grantee shall report grant income to the Corporation on a form designated by the Corporation. (b) Subject to (c) - (f) of this section, a grantee shall use grant income, including the grantee's share of proceeds from the sale of assets of the grant project, to further the o…

(a) No board member, officer, or employee of the grantee shall have any personal or financial interest in any contract or subcontract for work to be performed in connection with the activities assisted under the grant agreement. (b) No member of the grantee shall have any persona…

(a) The Corporation may monitor and evaluate the programmatic or financial performance and progress of the grant project whenever it is determined to be in the best interest of the Corporation. (b) The Corporation may enter into a contract to provide for monitoring and evaluation…

Within 90 calendar days after the completion of development activities, all financial, performance, and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the grant agreement shall be submitted by the grantee. The Corporation may approve extensions, for good cause, when req…

If a grantee fails to comply with the terms of a grant or of 15 AAC 154.700 - 15 AAC 154.835, the Corporation may, after providing the grantee with written notice of the failure to comply, suspend the grant. A grantee may not use grant money to pay an obligation incurred during t…

(a) The Corporation may terminate a grant, in whole or in part, at any time before the end of the grant period with the consent of the grantee. (b) The Corporation may terminate a grant, in whole or in part, at any time before the end of the grant period upon 30 days written noti…

(a) The Corporation will, in its discretion, initiate a proposed debarment of a grantee, prospective grantee or other person associated with a grant by providing written notice sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the grantee, prospective…

(a) A grantee may appeal the following decisions under this section: (1) a decision to withhold a payment under 15 AAC 154.735; (2) a decision of the Corporation to require a refund of grant money under 15 AAC 154.785; (3) a decision to suspend a grant under 15 AAC 154.815; (4) a…

If the grantee is an entity which possesses sovereign immunity, the grantee must agree as a condition of receiving a Corporation grant that the grantee irrevocably waives its sovereign immunity with respect to Corporation enforcement of the grant agreement. The waiver of sovereig…

Unless the context indicates otherwise, in 15 AAC 154.700 - 15 AAC 154.835: (1) "administrative records" means the financial and accounting records, banking records and employee personnel records of the grantee; (2) "approval" means a written agreement or permission to proceed, s…

(a) In addition to the grant programs described in this chapter, the Corporation conducts the following grant programs that are described in the chapters of the Corporation's regulations indicated below: (1) home energy loan subsidy grants (15 AAC 155.210 - 15 AAC 155.280); (2) h…

The Corporation may select a co-applicant for a federal grant application through informal solicitation procedures approved by the executive director. Notes 15 AAC 154.910 Eff. 9/23/97, Register 145 Authority:AS 18.55.100 AS 18.56.088 State regulations are updated quarterly; we c…

The International Energy Conservation Code of 2018, with Alaska-specific amendments dated November 28,2018, which are adopted by reference, shall constitute the building energy efficiency standards for Alaska. The standards apply to buildings whose construction began on or after …

(a) The standard adopted in 15 AAC 155.010 applies to: (1) a residential building, the construction of which began after December 31, 1991, that receives state financial assistance; or (2) a community-owned building, the construction of which began after December 31, 1991, that i…

(a) A building complies with the standard adopted in 15 AAC 155.010 if: (1) the building has been rated by an energy rater under Chapter 4, Section 404 of the energy standard and has been assigned an energy rating of "four-star", "four-star plus", "five-star", or "five-star plus"…

The builder of a residential building who satisfies the requirements of 15 AAC 155.030(c) may certify to the Corporation that the building complies with the energy standard adopted under 15 AAC 155.010. The builder's certification must state that the builder constructed or direct…

The Corporation will, in its discretion, make a home energy loan subsidy grant to subsidize a portion of the interest on a loan from a participating lender to an eligible borrower for the purchase of eligible energy efficiency products and to provide a buy-down of the mortgage on…

The Corporation will, in its discretion, enter into a written agreement with a lender that meets the following criteria: (1) the lender holds all licenses required in order to conduct business in the state; (2) the lender submits a written request to the Corporation to participat…

To qualify for a subsidy from a participating lender, a borrower must provide to the participating lender proof of ownership of an eligible dwelling unit on which the subsidized improvements are made and must occupy that dwelling unit on a year-round basis. If a current owner of …

(a) An existing dwelling unit, other than a newly constructed dwelling unit that has been occupied for less than one year, is eligible for a subsidy under the program for the purchase of an eligible product. (b) A dwelling unit, newly constructed, not previously mortgaged, and ra…

The Corporation will maintain a list of types of products that save energy and are eligible for an interest rate subsidy under 15 AAC 155.210 - 15 AAC 155.280. Notes 15 AAC 155.250 Eff. 5/7/93, Register 130 Authority:AS 18.56.088 AS 18.56.410 AS 18.56.850 State regulations are up…

Notes 15 AAC 155.260 Eff. 5/7/93, Register 130; am 11/16/94, Register 133; repealed 4/3/2013, Register 209, April 2014 Even though 15 AAC 155.260 was repealed effective 4/3/2013, the repeal was not published until Register 209, April 2014. State regulations are updated quarterly;…

(a) To apply for a loan subsidy, an eligible homeowner must complete the application for subsidy, made available by the Corporation to the lender, and must certify upon it his or her ownership, occupancy, and other required statements. When the participating lender approves the l…

If a loan subsidy was paid as a result of a misstatement of material fact, the lender shall repay to the Corporation an amount equal to the subsidy paid plus accrued interest at the highest permissible rate established by law calculated from the date of issuance of the loan subsi…

(a) The corporation may provide rebate grants under the Home Energy Rating Rebate Program established in 15 AAC 155.300 - 15 AAC 155.350 as follows: (1) energy rebates to eligible rebate recipients as set out in 15 AAC 155.310 who utilize the Alaska Home Energy Rating System esta…

To be an eligible rebate recipient, an applicant must demonstrate through a form approved by the corporation that the energy rebate will benefit the occupants of an eligible dwelling unit. Additional eligibility requirements may be determined by the corporation. Notes AS 15 AAC 1…

A dwelling unit for which an energy rating may be performed by a certificated energy rater in accordance with the Alaska Home Energy Rating System described in 15 AAC 155.510 - 15 AAC 155.560 is eligible for a rebate. Additional eligibility requirements may be determined by the c…

(a) An energy rating is valid if it is completed in accordance with the Alaska Home Energy Rating System described in 15 AAC 155.510 - 15 AAC 155.560 and if it is completed on-premises on an eligible dwelling unit for an eligible rebate recipient. (b) Repealed 8/21/2024. Notes AS…

(a) The corporation may determine the energy rebate amount. The rebate is available to an eligible rebate recipient for a newly constructed, eligible dwelling unit that meets the corporation's property financing requirements and energy rating requirements as assigned by a certifi…

(a) To apply for an energy rebate, an eligible rebate recipient shall complete an application on a form provided by the corporation and shall certify that the information provided is true and correct. (b) The corporation will review the energy rebate application and ensure that t…

If a rebate was paid as a result of a misstatement of material fact, the applicant shall repay to the Corporation an amount equal to the rebate paid plus accrued interest at the highest permissible rate established by law calculated from the date of issuance of the rebate check b…

The Home Energy Conservation and Weatherization Program provides grant assistance to eligible households for energy efficiency and related improvements. Notes 15 AAC 155.410 Eff. 5/7/93, Register 130; am 4/30/2008, Register 186; am 7/17/2008, Register 187 Authority:AS 18.56.088 A…

If the Corporation provides grant assistance to an eligible household under this chapter or under a program described in 15 AAC 155.400 and all or part of the funding for the grant is derived from the federal government, the Corporation will comply with applicable regulations, la…

Funding will be allocated to regions of the state using a method approved by the executive director and derived from recommendations made by the policy advisory council established by the Corporation. Notes 15 AAC 155.420 Eff. 5/7/93, Register 130; am 4/30/2008, Register 186; am …

(a) Assistance will be provided to eligible households. Income eligibility will be determined by using the guidelines adopted by the Corporation. (b) Applicants shall provide documentation of household income. Notes 15 AAC 155.430 Eff. 5/7/93, Register 130; am 4/30/2008, Register…

(a) A dwelling unit will be eligible if it is occupied by a family unit as determined by the Corporation and is substantially complete. (b) An eligible dwelling unit does not include a dwelling unit: (1) that is to be destroyed, abandoned, or converted to another purpose within 1…

(a) The Corporation will use grantee(s) for the implementation of the program. The grantees will remain the same from year-to-year unless the regions change, the grantee is not performing satisfactorily, or there is a major change in funding. A grantee will be reimbursed by the C…

The maximum assistance for a dwelling unit is established by the Corporation on an annual basis. Notes 15 AAC 155.460 Eff. 5/7/93, Register 130 For information regarding the maximum amount of assistance for a dwelling unit, contact Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. Authority:AS…

(a) An eligible energy efficiency measure includes any measure that is shown to be cost effective using an energy rating software program approved by the Corporation. Those measures may include the following: (1) decreasing air and moisture movement through the thermal envelope a…

The Alaska Home Energy Rating System is established to provide a uniform method of auditing, assessing, and rating the energy efficiency for a residential building including its mechanical and electrical systems. Additionally, it provides a standardized method for presenting a se…

(a) The Corporation will establish procedures under which a residential building may be certified to the Corporation as meeting the standard adopted under 15 AAC 155.010. (b) The Corporation will maintain and modify as necessary a computer software program that an energy rater ma…

(a) The corporation shall establish procedures for the periodic review of applications by persons seeking to be authorized to perform energy ratings for use in corporation programs. (b) Any person seeking authorization to perform energy ratings for use in corporation programs mus…

(a) The Corporation shall establish procedures for the periodic renewal of energy rater agreements. The Corporation may also establish requirements for continuing training or education as a condition for renewal of an energy rater agreement, procedures for the random review of ra…

(a) An energy rater shall submit a copy of each completed energy rating to the Corporation and pay any required fee. (b) An energy rating determined deficient by the Corporation shall be corrected by an energy rater within 15 days of receipt of written notification from the Corpo…

(a) The corporation may terminate or suspend an energy rater agreement upon a finding that the energy rater(1) falsified information furnished to the corporation on an application or failed to promptly disclose to the corporation information required by (d) of this section; (2) f…

The Corporation may make, participate in the making, purchase, or participate in the purchase of loans for energy efficiency improvements to a building owned by an eligible borrower. Loan proceeds will be used for energy efficiency upgrades or retrofits to an existing building ow…

(a) A loan under 15 AAC 155.600 may be made to (1) regional educational attendance areas; (2) the University of Alaska; (3) a municipal government, including political subdivisions of the municipal government; (4) the state, including departments and political subdivisions, and p…