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Rev. Proc. 2024-31

SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS

Internal Revenue Bulletin 2024-46 · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States

.01 Generally . Terms used in this revenue procedure and not otherwise defined in this revenue procedure have the same meaning as in § 25C and the proposed regulations thereunder, and will have the same meaning as in the final regulations thereunder (once issued).

.02 Relevant Geographic Climate Zone . Exterior windows, skylights, doors, and heat pumps are subject to different efficiency requirements in different geographic areas of the United States. The

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term “relevant geographic climate zone” refers to the applicable climate zone for the applicable specified product. Energy Star is a voluntary labeling and rating program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that determines the applicable climate zones for exterior windows, skylights, and doors. See https:// www.energystar.gov. The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE), a nonprofit consortium consisting primarily of utility efficiency program administrators across the United States and Canada, determines the applicable climate zones for heat pumps. See https://cee1.org.

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