Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Subrecipient
must conduct a whole house assessment on all eligible Dwelling Units. 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 Energy Audit information to include all the 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, energy factor, recovery efficiency, 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 needed must be entered. Measures will be performed in
order of highest SIR to lowest depending on funds available. 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).
