source:
  type: guide
  id: va-m26-7-ch12-t25
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 25 — Alternative
    Energy Equipment
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 25 — Alternative
    Energy Equipment.
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
- id: va-m26-7-ch12-t25-full
  canonical_id: va-m26-7-ch12-t25-full
  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 25 — Alternative
    Energy Equipment
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - va
  - va-handbook
  - corpus-expansion
  - tier-operative
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 25 — Alternative
      Energy Equipment
    source_class: va-handbook
    source_url: https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp
    snapshot_id: 824171a914866a59
    fetched_at: '2026-05-23T01:53:53Z'
    content_hash: sha256:71efd8bb39bb5596ad194f1b13e6f979cfa1afbf5566e897e26836fc1ab0429e
    paragraph_quote: '25. Alternative Energy Equipment Change Date March 28, 2019
      • This chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. Alternative Energy Systems
      Alternative energy systems use wind, geothermal, or solar energy to produce
      energy to support the habitability of the structure. b. Market Acceptance to
      be Considered The appraiser must analyze the market acceptance of special energy-related
      building components and equipment, including solar energy components, high-energy
      efficiency housing features and components, geothermal systems, and wind powered
      components. c. No Value to Leased Equipment Leased equipment must not be given
      value in the appraisal. VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 12: Minimum Property
      Requirements 12-33'
  judgment: false
