Current through Reg. 49, No. 52; December 27, 2024
(a)
Subrecipient must conduct a whole house assessment on all eligible Dwelling
Units, unless an alternative process is approved by the Department. Unless
using an alternative Department approved method, then whole house assessments
must be used to determine whether the Priority List or an Energy Audit is most
appropriate for the unit. Whole house assessments must collect all required
information, to include items described in paragraphs (1) - (15) of this
subsection:
(1) Wall--Condition, type,
orientation, and existing R-values;
(2) Windows--Condition, type material,
glazing type, leakiness, and solar screens;
(3) Doors--Condition, type;
(4) Attic--Type, condition, existing
R-values, and ventilation;
(5)
Foundation--Condition, existing R-values, and floor height above ground
level;
(6) Heating System--For all
systems: unit type, fuel source (primary or secondary), thermostat, and output;
for combustion systems only: vented or unvented efficiency, CO-levels, complete
fuel gas analysis, gas leaks, and combustion venting;
(7) Cooling System--Unit type, condition,
area cooled, size in BTU rating, Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) or
Energy Efficiency Rating (EER), manufacture date, and thermostat;
(8) Duct System--Condition, existing
insulation level, evaluation of registers, duct infiltration, return air
register size, and condition of plenum joints;
(9) Water Heater--For all water heaters:
condition, fuel type, efficiencies (UEF, RE, EF, etc.) input and output
ratings, size, existing insulation levels, existing pipe insulation; for
combustion water heaters only: carbon monoxide levels, draft test, complete
fuel gas analysis;
(10)
Refrigerator--Condition, manufacturer, manufacture date and make, model, and
consumption reading (minutes and meter reading); customer refusal must be
documented;
(11) Lighting
System--Quantity, watts, and estimated hours used per day;
(12) Water Savers--Number of showerheads,
estimated gallons per minute and estimated minutes used per day;
(13) Health and Safety--For all units: smoke
detectors, wiring, minimum air exchange, moisture problems, lead paint present,
asbestos siding present, condition of chimney, plumbing problems, mold; for
units with combustion appliances: unvented space heaters, carbon monoxide
levels on all combustion appliances, carbon monoxide detectors;
(14) Air Infiltration--To be determined from
Blower Door testing; areas requiring air sealing will be noted; and
(15) Repairs--Measures needed to preserve or
protect installed Weatherization measures may include lumber, shingles,
flashing, siding, masonry supplies, minor window repair, gutters, downspouts,
paint, stains, sealants, and underpinning.
(b) If using the Energy Audit, all allowable
Weatherization measures must be justified by a properly run and supported
energy audit. If using the Priority List, included Weatherization measures must
be addressed according to the instructions in the Weatherization Contract,
Priority List criteria, and the Department's DOE Priority List policies and
procedures (if applicable).
