Section 16a-40b-4 - Eligible insulation, alternative energy devices, and energy conservation materialsThe following insulation, devices, and materials are eligible for a low-cost loan from the commissioner. The secretary shall provide technical assistance to the department of housing regarding eligible insulation, devices, and materials. Eligibility of items not mentioned in these regulations shall be determined by the secretary.
(a)Insulation. The insulation materials listed in this subsection are eligible for use in existing residential dwellings to increase the heat flow resistance of such dwellings and are also eligible for use in the construction of new residential dwellings, or additions to existing residential dwellings, for the purpose of exceeding the minimum insulation requirements of the state basic building code. (1) Loose-fill organic or wood fiber thermal insulation(2) Loose-fill mineral fiber thermal insulation(3) Mineral fiber blanket and batt thermal insulation(4) Vermiculite thermal insulation(5) Perlite thermal insulation board(6) Polystyrene thermal insulation board(7) Polyurethane and polyisocyanurate thermal insulation board(8) Aluminum foil reflective thermal insulation(9) Urea-formaldehyde based foam insulation(b)Alternative energy devices(2) Wood-burning systems or mechanisms for space heating, water heating, or cooling(3) Active solar energy heating and cooling systems(4) Passive solar energy additions including, but not limited to addition of south-facing windows, non-mechanical solar collectors, and greenhouses attached to the residential dwelling for solar heat supply purposes(5) Photo-voltaic electric generating systems(6) Windmill electric generating systems(7) Low-head hydroelectric generating systems(8) Geothermal heating and cooling systems(9) Alternative energy systems which are classified by the secretary as systems in the research and development stage for commercialization are not eligible.(c)Energy conservation materials.(3) Storm doors and storm windows(4) Thermal doors and thermal windows(6) Replacement burners for oil-fired heating systems(7) Electrical or mechanical ignition systems, replacing gas pilot lights(8) Furnace heat reclamation systems(9) Setback thermostats and zone thermostats(10) Off-peak electric water heater storage tanks(11) Shading devices for south-facing windows and doors including, but not limited to, exterior awnings roof overhang extensions and reflective glass, except that the use of trees and shrubs for shading is excluded(12) Insulating shades and shutters(13) Heat reflective and heat absorbing window or door material(14) Low flow showerheads and faucets.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 16a-40b-4