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<br />NCIiFA HOUSING REHABILXTATXQN PROGRAMS -- Energy Standards <br />leakage/backdrafting during operation of kitchen and bath exhaust fans. <br />7,0 Appliances and Fixtures <br />7.T Where installation of new or replacement water heaters with Program funds is <br />indicated, the following ,,,;,,i*num Energy Factors (EF) are required (by tank size and <br />fuel type): ~ . <br />Tank _ ,~ .:.. Energy Factor_~E~F ,, ~ <br /> <br />Size <br />~ <br />mil ,, . <br />Electric <br />30 gallons 0.56 0.53 0,g 1 <br />40 gallons 0.54 0.53 0.90 <br />50 gallons 0.53 •0.50 O.g$ <br />60 gallons o.51 0.4$ 0.87 <br />Recipienw must retain in case files documentation of the brand, model number and <br />Energy Factor for each water heater installed in aerogram-assisted dwelling unit. <br />Unless otherwise indicated,. water heater thermostats should be set at 120°F. <br />7.2 If any of the following appliances are installed in conjunction with Program- <br />. funded rehabilitation, only energy-efficient models should be selected: refriaeratar, <br />dishwasher, range,, washer and dryer. _ <br />Energy-efficient appliances aze defined as those listed in The Most <br />Energ'3--Efficient Appliances, published by the American Council for an Energy <br />Efficient Economy ($3.00 each, plus $2.00 shipping fee, from: ACEEE, 2140 , <br />Shattuck Ave., Suite 202, Berkeley CA 94704.), ar those models with predicted <br />annual energy costs, as shown an their yellow EnergyGuide labels, falling below :the <br />level determined by the faxmula: COST cJ LOW + ((HIGH - LOW) X 0.34), <br />Where, COST =the yeaxly energy -cost for the model under consideration, LOW =the <br />cost for the model with the lowest annual energy cost, and HIGH =the cost for the <br />model with the highest annual energy cost as shown on the EnergyGuide label. <br />7.3 Condenser coils on existing refrigerators and freezers should be inspected and <br />vacuumed as necessary to remove accumulated dust. <br />7.4 If the scope of work includes the installation of a new bathroom or replacement <br />of existing bathroom fixtures, all fixtures must mcet or exceed the water usage <br />standards given at Volume VII, section P-2413 of the N.C. State Building Code. <br />