N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7920.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 7920.7 - Program application

(a) Processing.

(1) Completed program applications for rebates will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. A program application shall be considered complete only when all of the information required under subdivision (b) of this section has been submitted to the Energy Office.

(b) Application contents. Each program rebate application submitted to the Energy Office shall contain the following materials:

(1) a completed application form;

(2) a signed certification that the application satisfies the eligibility requirements for the program as stated in section 7920.3 of this Part;

(3) where required, a focused energy analysis consistent with the requirements of section 7920.8 of this Part;

(4) documentation of total estimated project cost, including:

(i) two contractors' estimates which detail the cost estimates for each energy conservation measure to be implemented. Cost estimates and schedules must reflect the total installed cost of each measure, including materials, labor, and construction management and design fees; or

(ii) two suppliers' estimates for supplying the materials for those projects to be installed with in-house or uncompensated labor;

(iii) the applicant must designate the contractor(s) and supplier(s) selected. If the contractor(s) and supplier(s) offering the lowest estimates are not selected, the Energy Office may request adequate justification for the selection;

(iv) if in-kind services are included in the total cost of installing a proposed project, a description of such services shall be provided as follows:

(a) for labor, the total value of labor, including the applicable wage rates and projected hours to be worked on the proposed project; and

(b) for materials to be installed or equipment to be used on the job site, a list of such materials or equipment, their proposed use, and the value assigned; and

(v) the Energy Office, in its discretion, may waive the requirements in subparagraphs (i) and (ii) of this paragraph that the applicant submit two contractors' and/or suppliers' estimates where the applicant demonstrates good cause for such waiver and the reasonableness of the proposed cost. As used herein, good cause means an unanticipated circumstance or event which, despite the due diligence of the applicant, renders compliance with program requirements impracticable;

(5) where required, energy savings calculations. All calculations must be based on generally accepted engineering standards;

(6) authorization from the building owner to undertake the energy conservation measures, where the program application is being submitted by someone other than the building owner;

(7) where two or more applicants occupying the same building seek to implement any energy conservation measure which would be mutually beneficial ( e.g., boiler replacement or HVAC improvements that would affect more than one applicant in a building), such applicants may submit a single program application. Such application shall include a designation of one of the applicants as the project manager;

(8) certification that any required approvals from organizations having oversight authority for the applicant's activities have been obtained; and

(9) such additional information as may be required by the Energy Office.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7920.7