Or. Admin. Code § 330-065-0030

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 330-065-0030 - Criteria for Review of Proposed Weatherization Materials

(1) In order to qualify as an addition to the list of weatherization items in OAR 330-065-0010 and 330-065-0015, the proposed item shall:

(a) Be primarily designed to improve the efficiency of space heating and energy utilization of a dwelling;

(b) Where applicable, be listed by Underwriters Laboratory, American Gas Association, International Conference of Building Officials or other recognized standard-setting organization;

(c) Actually and substantially improve the efficiency of space-heating and energy utilization. Independent laboratory test data or acceptable methods of calculation must be provided to demonstrate energy savings;

(d) Involve replacement of retrofit rather than maintenance or repair;

(e) Conserve more than nominal amounts of energy and/or be reasonably cost-effective; and

(f) Not involve substitution of one form of energy for another.

(2) Review of an item shall also take into consideration whether the item will:

(a) Be reasonably considered a fixture attached to the dwelling;

(b) Operate to save energy independent of activation by the homeowner; and

(c) Be consistent with the statutory list of qualifying weatherization materials.

Or. Admin. Code § 330-065-0030

DOE 7-1979, f. 11-27-79, ef. 1-1-80; DOE 14-1980, f. 12-15-80, ef. 1-1-81

Stat. Auth.: ORS 316 & ORS 469

Stats. Implemented: ORS 316.088