N.M. Admin. Code § 3.4.19.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 3.4.19.13 - CALCULATING THE GEOTHERMAL GROUND-COUPLED HEAT PUMP SYSTEM COST

A. The cost of a geothermal ground-coupled heat pump system the department certifies shall be the cost of acquiring the system but shall not include the following:

(1) expenses, including but not limited to:

(a) unpaid labor or the applicant's labor;

(b) unpaid equipment or materials;

(c) land costs or property taxes;

(d) costs of structural, surface protection and other functions in building elements that would be included in building construction if a geothermal ground-coupled heat pump system were not installed;

(e) mortgage, lease or rental costs of the residence, business or agricultural enterprise;

(f) legal and court costs;

(g) research fees or patent search fees;

(h) fees for use permits or variances;

(i) membership fees;

(j) financing costs or loan interest;

(k) marketing, promotional or advertising costs;

(l) repair, operating or maintenance costs;

(m) extended warranty costs;

(n) system visual barrier costs;

(o) adjacent structure modification costs;

(p) vegetation maintenance costs; and

(2) income, including:

(a) payments the installer or other parties provide that reduce the system cost, including rebates, discounts and refunds with the exception of federal, state and local government and utility company incentives;

(b) services, benefits or material goods the installer or other parties provide by the same or separate contract, whether written or verbal; and

(c) other financial incentives provided for geothermal ground-coupled heat pump system installation, if applicable.

B. The division shall make the final determination of the net cost that the department certifies is eligible for a tax credit.

N.M. Admin. Code § 3.4.19.13

3.4.19.13 NMAC - N, 9/15/2010