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Resources for grantees who are working on energy efficiency and renewable energy. Includes eligible measures, quality assurance instructions, contractor training, videos, and installation checklists.
Eligible measures, requirements, and quality assurance
These documents compile minimum requirements for eligible energy efficiency and renewable energy measures, outline how to access funding for other improvements, and describe the quality assurance process for PCEF-funded energy efficiency and renewable energy implementation projects.
Participation guidelines
These documents capture processes and considerations for specific project types.
Contractor guidance
Installation checklists. The PCEF installation checklists provide critical information regarding the steps required to properly install clean energy measures. These checklists are designed to be used by contractors performing work on PCEF projects. They contain technical- and construction-specific language and information. Contractors on PCEF grants are required to submit relevant checklists to the program’s quality assurance (QA) provider after each installation.
Visit the Energy Trust website for installation checklists in Spanish.
Heat pump installation checklists. It is essential that installed heat pumps are properly sized to maximize utility cost savings. All heat pumps that are installed in single-family homes require a load calculation and the capacity of the installed system must match the calculation as close as possible. PCEF recommends using the Better Buildings Northwest HVAC sizing tool, or other approved sizing tool. When installing a ducted heat pump, PCEF requires duct testing and modifications to comply with PCEF's duct leakage and static pressure requirements.
Asbestos. Contractors and grantees are required to follow the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) rules and procedures as referenced in Updated Asbestos Rules and Asbestos Survey Requirements.
If asbestos is disturbed without following EPA and DEQ rules and procedures, the following will occur:
- PCEF will report the incident to the DEQ.
- An indoor air quality test will be required to be performed by a certified DEQ Accredited Asbestos Inspector.
- The contractor will be notified, and PCEF’s response will be tailored to the circumstances. This may include not allowing the contractor to work on PCEF-funded projects.