- Author
- Rossiter, W. J., Jr. | Mathey, R. G.
- Title
- Recommended Criteria for Retrofit Materials and Products Eligible for Tax Credit. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology,
- Sponsor
- Federal Energy Admin., Washington, DC
- Report
- NBSIR 75-795, April 1977, 56 p.
- Keywords
- costs
- Abstract
- ***This draft report is an updated version of the earlier issued report NBSIR 75-795, November 1975, Final Report*** The Federal Energy Administration requested the National Bureau of Standards to develop criteria for retrofitting for possible use by the Internal Revenue Service in implementing the Presidential initiative authorizing tax credit to homeowners. Criteria are recommended for materials and products considered eligible for proposed tax credit for retrofitting on and two family residences to conserve energy. The materials considered include insulation and vapor barriers, storm windows and doors, caulking and weatherstripping, and clock thermostats. A list of these retrofit materials was compiled by generic type and recommendations made on their installation. In addition to recommended criteria for materials and products eligible for tax credit, desired levels of performance for the retrofit materials are presented as a guide to homeowners to achieve maximum benefits in energy conservation through retrofitting.