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(c)Qualified energy efficiency improvements

For purposes of this section—

(1)In generalThe term “qualified energy efficiency improvements” means any energy efficient building envelope component, if—
(A)
such component is installed in or on a dwelling unit located in the United States and owned and used by the taxpayer as the taxpayer’s principal residence (within the meaning of section 121),
(B)
the original use of such component commences with the taxpayer, and
(C)
such component reasonably can be expected to remain in use for at least 5 years.