Section 346-24-9 - HEAP WeatherizationWeatherization measures must be installed in accordance with the Maine Weatherization Standards. When HEAP Weatherization is used in conjunction with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funds, 10 C.F.R. Part 440, will govern with the exception to variations listed and approved in the LIHEAP State Model Plan Weatherization Assistance Section.
All HEAP Weatherization services will be conducted by Subgrantees within their Service Area, unless otherwise authorized by MaineHousing, and will be subject to the availability of HEAP funds.
A. Eligibility. 1. Household Eligibility. A Household may be eligible for HEAP Weatherization if the Household is eligible for HEAP, has an eligible Application that was certified within the preceding twelve (12) month, and does not have a more recent Application that has been certified-denied.2. Dwelling Unit Eligibility. Ownership will be verified for all Dwelling Units and Rental Units and additional documentation or written permission may be required for life estates and life leases or tenants.a. A Dwelling Unit that has a life estate or life lease interest may be eligible if the document conferring the Applicant rights of the life estate or life lease is recorded in the appropriate registry of deeds and states that the Applicant is responsible for maintaining the Dwelling Unit or is silent as to who is responsible for maintenance.b. A Dwelling Unit will not be eligible under HEAP Weatherization if the Dwelling Unit received weatherization services under HEAP Weatherization or another MaineHousing program within fifteen (15) years of the date of Application, it has been designated for acquisition or clearance by a federal state or local program or order, it is in foreclosure, for sale, vacant, uninhabitable, it is in poor structural condition making HEAP Weatherization services impractical, ineffective or impossible, it has been damaged by fire, flood or an act of God and insurance will cover the damage, or there are discrepancies on the Household's Application.c. A Dwelling Unit that was previously weatherized may be reopened if the reopening occurs within six (6) months of completion of the original weatherization service and reopening is required because the previous services are the proximate cause of an immediate threat to the health and safety of the occupants or the quality of the weatherization material or installation is deficient as determined by MaineHousing.B. HEAP Weatherization Uses: 1. HEAP Weatherization allowable uses include: Weatherization needs assessments/audits; air sealing and insulation, storm windows, Heating System modifications/repairs/replacements, Heating System cleaning, tuning and evaluating, compact florescent light bulbs and LED light bulbs, energy related roof repairs, major appliance repairs/replacements, including water heaters, up to two appliances, with one being a water heater, incidental repairs, health and safety measures, replacement windows and doors after all reasonable repair options are considered.C. Subgrantee Responsibilities. 1. Subgrantees must conduct a public bid process to secure weatherization contractors at least annually as prescribed by MaineHousing.99-346 C.M.R. ch. 24, § 9