S.D. Admin. R. 31:01:02:01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 34, September 9, 2024

Section 31:01:02:01 - Technical analysis required

An application for an energy conservation loan must be accompanied by a technical analysis. The technical analysis for a governmental; commercial, including a multiple-family apartment building; or nonprofit organizational building must be conducted by a technical analyst qualified pursuant to § 31:01:02:02, except as provided in this section.

A limited energy savings payback analysis in a format provided by the office may be used in lieu of a technical analysis if the application is limited to one or more of the following items:

(1) Replacement of a heating or cooling system with more energy-efficient units;

(2) Insulation;

(3) Replacement of existing lighting with more energy-efficient lighting;

(4) Replacement of existing motors with more energy-efficient motors in the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system.

The individual cost of any single item in this list may not exceed $10,000 and the aggregate cost for measures to be installed in any one building may not exceed $25,000. For owner-occupied residential properties the individual cost of any single item may not exceed $5,000 and the aggregate cost for the measures to be installed in any one building may not exceed $10,000. The dollar limit may be waived at the discretion of the commissioner of the office.

The analysis for a single-family residence may be conducted by the office, using information supplied by the homeowner on a questionnaire provided by the office.

S.D. Admin. R. 31:01:02:01

14 SDR 183, effective 7/13/1988; amended and transferred from § 20:13:02:01, 15 SDR 209, effective 7/9/1989; 17 SDR 22, effective 8/13/1990; 19 SDR 148, effective 4/4/1993; 20 SDR 222, effective 7/5/1994.

General Authority: SDCL 1-33B-15.

Law Implemented: SDCL 1-33B-15.