Appendix C to Subpart D of Part 5001 - Technical Reports for Energy Efficiency Improvement (EEI) Projects With Total Project Costs of More Than $80,000
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Appendix C to Subpart D of Part 5001 - Technical Reports for Energy
Efficiency Improvement (EEI) Projects With Total Project Costs of
More Than $80,000 Technical Reports for Energy Efficiency
Improvement (EEI) Projects With Total Project Costs of More Than
$80,000
For all EEI projects with Total Project Costs of more than
$80,000, provide the information specified in Sections A and D and
in Section B or Section C, as applicable. If the application is for
an EEI project with Total Project Costs of $80,000 or less, please
see § 5001.307 (e) for the technical report information to be
submitted with your application.
If the application is for an EEI project with Total Project
Costs of $200,000 and greater, you must conduct an Energy Audit
(EA). However, if the application is for an EEI project with a
Total Project Costs of less than $200,000, you may conduct either
an Energy Assessment or an Energy Audit. Energy Audits that meet
the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Engineers (ASHREA) Level II Energy Survey; Analysis and American
National Standards Institute (ANSI); or American Society of
Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)_S162 Standard for
performing on farm Energy Audits will be considered by the Agency
to be acceptable audits.
Section A. Project Information
Describe how all the improvements to or replacement of an
existing building and/or equipment meet the requirements of being
Commercially Available. Describe how the design, engineering,
testing, and monitoring are sufficient to demonstrate that the
proposed project will meet its intended purpose, ensure public
safety, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, agreements,
permits, codes, and standards. Describe how all equipment required
for the EEI(s) is available and able to be procured and delivered
within the proposed project development schedule. In addition,
present information regarding component warranties and the
availability of spare parts.
Section B. Energy Audit
If conducting an EA, provide the following information.
(1) Situation Report. Provide a narrative description of
the existing building and/or equipment, its energy system(s) and
usage, and activity profile. Also include average price per unit of
energy (electricity, natural gas, propane, fuel oil, renewable
energy, etc.) paid by the customer for the most recent 12 months,
or an average of 2, 3, 4, or 5 years, for the building and
equipment being audited. Any energy conversion should be based on
use rather than source.
(2) Potential Improvement Description. Provide a
narrative summary of the potential improvement and its ability to
reduce energy consumption or improve energy efficiency, including a
discussion of reliability and durability of the improvements.
(i) Provide preliminary specifications for critical
components.
(ii) Provide preliminary drawings of project layout, including
any related structural changes.
(iii) Identify significant changes in future related operations
and maintenance costs.
(iv) Describe explicitly how outcomes will be measured.
(3) Technical Analysis. Give consideration to the
interactions among the potential improvements and the current
energy system(s).
(i) For the most recent 12 months, or an average of 2, 3, 4, or
5 years, prior to the date the application is submitted, provide
both the total amount and the total cost of energy used for the
original building and/or equipment, as applicable, for each
improvement identified in the potential project. In addition,
provide for each improvement identified in the potential project an
estimate of the total amount of energy that would have been used
and the total cost that would have been incurred if the proposed
project were in operation for this same time period.
(ii) Calculate all direct and attendant indirect costs of each
improvement;
(iii) Rank potential improvements measures by
cost-effectiveness; and
(iv) Provide an estimate of Simple Payback, including all
calculations, documentation, and any assumptions.
(4) Qualifications of the Auditor. Provide the
qualifications of the individual or entity which completed the
Energy Audit.
Section C. Energy Assessment
If conducting an Energy Assessment, provide the following
information.
(1) Situation Report. Provide a narrative description of
the existing building and/or equipment, its energy system(s) and
usage, and activity profile. Also include average price per unit of
energy (electricity, natural gas, propane, fuel oil, renewable
energy, etc.) paid by the customer for the most recent 12 months,
or an average of 2, 3, 4, or 5 years, for the building and
equipment being evaluated. Any energy conversion shall be based on
use rather than source.
(2) Potential Improvement Description. Provide a
narrative summary of the potential improvement and its ability to
reduce energy consumption or improve energy efficiency.
(3) Technical Analysis. Giving consideration to the
interactions among the potential improvements and the current
energy system(s), provide the information specified in paragraphs
(3)(i) through (iii) of this appendix.
(i) For the most recent 12 months, or an average of 2, 3, 4, or
5 years, prior to the date the application is submitted, provide
both the total amount and the total cost of energy used for the
original building and/or equipment, as applicable, for each
improvement identified in the potential project. In addition,
provide for each improvement identified in the potential project an
estimate of the total amount of energy that would have been used
and the total cost that would have been incurred if the proposed
project were in operation for this same time period.
(ii) Document baseline data compared to projected consumption,
together with any explanatory notes on source of the projected
consumption data. When appropriate, show before-and-after data in
terms of consumption per unit of production, time, or area.
(iii) Provide an estimate of Simple Payback, including all
calculations, documentation, and any assumptions.
(4) Qualifications of the Assessor. Provide the
qualifications of the individual or entity that completed the
assessment. If the Energy Assessment for a project with Total
Project Costs of $80,000 or less is not conducted by Energy Auditor
or Energy Assessor, then the individual or entity must have at
least 3 years of experience and completed at least five Energy
Assessments or Energy Audits on similar type projects.
Section D. Qualifications
Provide a resume or other evidence of the contractor or
installer's qualifications and experience with the proposed EEI
technology. Any contractor or installer with less than 2 years of
experience may be required to provide additional information in
order for the Agency to determine if they are qualified
installer/contractor.