 | Health & Safety | Technical Standards |
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| Asbestos abatement (including vermiculite) | — |
| Model remediation | — |
 | Home Performance/ Efficiency | Technical Standards |
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| Air sealing | — |
| Attic insulation | Ceiling starting R-Value must be ≤R19, upgrade to ≥R38 |
| Duct sealing | — |
| Energy efficient zone heating controls | Please contact the Green Bank for technical standards |
| Energy efficient lighting systems | Must be LED lighting |
| Floor insulation | Floor between conditioned and unconditioned space (e.g., basement, garage); starting R-value must be ≤R6, upgrade to ≥R19 |
| Wall insulation | Wall starting R-value must be ≤R4, upgrade to ≥R13; no below-grade walls or interior walls |
| Windows replacement | ENERGY STAR, double pane, U-factor ≤0.27; not for unconditioned spaces |
 | Heating and Cooling | Technical Standards |
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| Air source heat pump | ≥16 SEER, ≥9.5 HSPF, and 60% Heating Capacity Ratio, AHRI Certified |
| Biomass (furnace or boiler) | ASME Certified, 85% AFUE, fully automated |
| Central air conditioning | Split system: ENERGY STAR, 16 SEER, 12.5 EER |
| Ductless mini-split heat pump | Single zone: ≥18 SEER, ≥10 HSPF, 58% Heating Capacity Ratio, AHRI Certified
Multi-indoor units: ≥16 SEER, 9.5 HSPF, 58% Heating Capacity Ratio, AHRI Certified |
| ECM boiler circulator pump | Installed on any fuel boiler |
| Ground source heat pump | GLHP closed loop water to air 17.1 EER, 3.6 COP
DX direct expansion refrigerant 16.0 EER, 3.6 COP
Water to aater 16.1 EER, 3.1 COP |
| Hot water boiler – natural gas | ENERGY STAR, 90% AFUE with temperature reset or purge control |
| Hot water boiler – oil | ENERGY STAR, 87% AFUE with temperature reset or purge control |
| Hot water boiler – propane | ENERGY STAR, 90% AFUE with temperature reset or purge control |
| Natural gas conversion – burner | — |
| Natural gas conversion – CIAC | Contributions in aid of construction |
| Steam boilers – all fuels | 82% AFUE |
| Warm air furnace – natural gas | ENERGY STAR, AHRI rated 90%–94% AFUE, performance EAE of 2% or lower |
| Warm air furnace – natural gas – high efficiency | ENERGY STAR, AHRI rated 95% AFUE, performance EAE of 2% or lower |
| Warm air furnace – propane | ENERGY STAR, AHRI rated 95% AFUE, performance EAE of 2% or lower |
| Warm air furnace – oil | ENERGY STAR, AHRI rated 85% AFUE |
| Weather responsive controls – natural gas | — |
| Weather responsive controls – oil | — |
| Weather responsive controls – propane | — |
 | Water Heating | Technical Standards |
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| Heat pump water heater | ENERGY STAR, Energy Factor ≥3.0 |
| Indirect water heater – natural gas | Attached to ENERGY STAR boiler of ≥90% AFUE |
| Natural gas storage or condensing water heater | ENERGY STAR, Thermal Efficiency ≥0.95 |
| On-demand tankless water heater –
natural gas | ENERGY STAR, Energy Factor ≥0.94 with electronic ignition |
| On-demand tankless water heater – propane | ENERGY STAR, Energy Factor ≥0.82 |
 | Renewables | Technical Standards |
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| Electric vehicle recharging station | Level 1 or Level 2, commercially available charging station |
| Micro CHP | Please contact the Green Bank for technical standards |
| Micro fuel cell | Please contact the Green Bank for technical standards |
| Natural gas vehicle refueling station | Please contact the Green Bank for technical standards |
| Smart meters | Please contact the Green Bank for technical standards |
| Solar hot water heater | Please contact the Green Bank for technical standards |
| Solar photovoltaic battery back-up | Please contact the Green Bank for technical standards |
| Solar photovoltaic islanding inverters | Please contact the Green Bank for technical standards |
| Solar photovoltaic system | Please contact the Green Bank for technical standards |
 | Other Related Energy Measures | Technical Standards |
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| Electric service upgrade | Please contact the Green Bank for questions about eligibility |
| ENERGY STAR appliances | Please contact the Green Bank for questions about eligibility |
| Lead abatement | Please contact the Green Bank for questions about eligibility |
| Knob and tube removal | Please contact the Green Bank for questions about eligibility |
| Roof repair (must be done in conjunction with a solar or attic or wall insulation project) | Please contact the Green Bank for questions about eligibility |
| Structural remediation | Please contact the Green Bank for questions about eligibility |
| Tree removal (must be done in conjunction with a solar project) | Please contact the Green Bank for questions about eligibility |
| Unlisted but relevant to improving the energy performance of a home | Please contact the Green Bank for questions about eligibility |
