This notice supersedes Notice 2006-28
by substantially republishing the guidance contained in that
publication. This notice clarifies the meaning of the terms
equivalent rating network and eligible contractor, and permits
calculation procedures other than those identified in Notice
2006-28 to be used to calculate energy consumption. Finally, this
notice clarifies the process for removing software from the list of
approved software and reflects the extension of the tax credit
through December 31, 2008. Notice 2006-28, as updated, provided
guidance regarding the calculation of heating and cooling energy
consumption for purposes of determining the eligibility of a
manufactured home for the New Energy Efficient Home Credit under
Internal Revenue Code § 45L. Notice 2006-28 also provided guidance
relating to the public list of software programs that may be used
to calculate energy consumption. Guidance relating to dwelling
units other than manufactured homes is provided in Notice
2008-35.
US Code:
26 USC
45 Name of Law: Electricity produced from certain renewable
resources, etc.
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