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Contract No. 3443-16-009
Section 1. Parties to Contract
This contract (hereinafter "Contract") is made by and between the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies, Inc. (hereinafter "Agency") and City of Fort Worth (hereinafter the
"Contractor"). Agency and Contractor together hereinafter referred to as "Parties."
Section 2. Contract Period
The Contract shall commence on January 1, 2016 and, unless earlier terminated, shall end on
October 30, 2016. The Contract may be extended contingent upon availability of funds from
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor), satisfactory performance by the Contractor, and
mutual agreement between the Parties.
Section 3. Purpose
The Targeted Low Income Weatherization Program (the "Program") is designed to employ
weatherization measures to cost-effectively reduce the energy consumption and energy costs of
Oncor's low income customers using the existing service delivery systems of the federally
funded Weatherization Assistance Programs (WAPs). Appropriate weatherization measures
and basic on-site energy education will be provided to eligible residential energy consumers.
Oncor's funding, administered by Agency, for weatherization measures will enhance and
supplement the federally funded WAP for low income Oncor customers in the Oncor service
territory, expanding the number of eligible customers served and weatherization measures
installed.
Section 4. Scope of Work
Contractor shall provide weatherization services similar to the federally funded WAPs, unless
otherwise instructed by Agency, to eligible Oncor customers (hereinafter "Participants") residing
in Tarrant County, in the Oncor service territory.
Section 5. Program Requirements and Responsibilities of Contractor
5.1 Contractor shall:
5.1.1 Determine client eligibility, including:
• Customer of Oncor (dwelling meter served by Oncor);
• Household income meets the eligibility guidelines for WAP, currently
below 200 percent of the federal poverty guideline; and
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5.1.2 Operate under the standards established in 10 CFR Part 440 and the 2016
TACAA-Oncor Program Manual.
5.1.3 Conduct a "pre-blower door test," a "post blower door test," and the completion of
all weatherization measures, including incidental repairs, which attain a Savings to
Investment Ratio (SIR) of 1.0 or greater using a U.S. Department of Energy
approved Audit (hereinafter "Audit") and which are feasible and reasonable in light
of conditions at the dwelling unit and for which funding is available. Contractor
must use Participant's actual electric rate from electric bill.
5.1.4 Provide the Participant, or a designated representative, energy education, which
may include how to read an electric meter, understanding an electric bill,
understanding the impact of energy savings, and/or providing other general energy
management information. Energy education will be .determined to have been
successfully delivered when the Participant signs a document stating the Participant
has received and understands the energy education.
5.1.5 Encourage Participants to use products provided through the Program in
accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
5.1.6 Encourage Participants to follow energy efficiency suggestions provided through the
on-site energy education.
5.1.7 Complete and maintain all program reports and forms as required by WAPs, both
programmatic and financial, such as landlord/tenant ownership agreement forms,
and forms to ensure proper accounting of all weatherization measures installed.
5.1.8 Report to Agency per Section 9 of this Contract.
5.1.9 Meet federal and state insurance regulations.
5.2 Program funds may be used for incidental repairs made to a Dwelling Unit in conjunction
with allowed Weatherization Measures. Agency will only reimburse Contractor for
expenditures required to achieve electrical energy savings. Contractor will not be
reimbursed for projects that do not result in electrical energy savings. All weatherization
measures, including incidental repairs, installed in the home regardless of the source of
funding must produce a SIR of 1.0 or greater. Watersaver measures may only be installed
in Participant homes that rely upon electric water heating equipment to heat water for
domestic use.
Section 6. Program Requirements and Responsibilities of Agency
6.1 Agency shall provide Contractor up to $1,081,550.00 to provide cost effective
weatherization measures to Oncor's eligible customers, contingent upon availability of
funds from Oncor. If sufficient funds are not available, Agency shall notify Contractor in
writing within a reasonable time after such fact is determined. Agency shall then terminate
this Contract.
6.2 Agency shall:
6.2.1 Conduct quality control inspections;
6.2.2 Conduct financial and programmatic monitoring; and
6.2.3 Report to Oncor deemed energy savings for Program, calculated from dwelling unit
information reported by Contractor, as specified in Section 9 of this Contract.
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Section 7. Quality Control
7.1 Inspections may be done by Agency and/or Oncor at any time, but for Agency to withhold
or reduce payments for completed weatherization measures at a dwelling unit, the
inspection must be completed within 60 days from the date Agency receives a complete
monthly report with all supporting documentation for the dwelling unit.
7.2 If quality control checks reveal undelivered services (i.e., services for which the Participant
is eligible that are feasible and reasonable in light of conditions at the dwelling unit and that
meet SIR requirements and for which funding is available), Contractor shall return and
provide such services.
7.3 If it is determined in the quality control inspections conducted by Agency or Oncor that an
authorized measure installed at a reported dwelling unit is incapable of performing its
intended function and/or it will not provide that function for the length of time prescribed to
the savings, then the requested payment for that measure (including the associated
administrative fee) will be subtracted from current or future payments. Contractor will have
60 days from the date it is notified by Oncor or Agency of the deficiency to bring the
deficient measure(s) into compliance and resubmit the measures associated with the
dwelling unit for consideration.
7.4 If Contractor fails to bring the deficient measures into compliance within the 60 day period
and the SIR of the dwelling unit falls below 1.0, then the remaining payment for the
dwelling unit (including the associated administrative fee) will be subtracted from a current
or future payment by that amount.
Section 8. Compensation
8.1 Agency will only reimburse Contractor for expenditures required to achieve electrical
energy savings. Contractor will not be reimbursed for measures that do not result in
electrical energy savings.
8.2 Each month, Contractor will report funds expended and projected. Contractor's requests
for advances shall be limited to the minimum amount needed to perform the contracted
services for a 30-day period and will be paid upon Agency's receipt of Contractor's report
showing the performance. Agency reserves the right to use a cost reimbursement method
of payment for all funds if (1) Agency determines Contractor has maintained excess cash
balances; (2) Agency identifies any deficiency in the Contractor's cash controls or financial
management; (3) Agency determines that a cost reimbursement would benefit the
program; (4) Agency's funding sources require the use of a cost reimbursement method; or
(5) Contractor fails to comply with any of the reporting requirements.
8.3 Contractor will be entitled to compensation for materials, labor and program support used
by the federally funded WAP Service Provider to install weatherization measures for up to
$6,500 per weatherized Dwelling Unit. Agency may reimburse Contractor for program
support costs and up to 10% of the invoice amount for administration. Any reimbursement
paid to Contractor for allowable administrative expenses shall be unrestricted and may be
used by the Contractor for programmatic and administrative needs, even after the
expiration of this Contract. The amount paid to Contractor for administration shall not be
included in the calculation of the $6,500 per Dwelling Unit cap or the calculation of the
Whole House SIR. Contractor's program support costs shall be included in the calculation
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of the $6,500 per Dwelling Unit cap, but shall not be included in calculating the Whole
House SIR. At the end of the contract period, program support costs may not exceed 15%
of the total material and labor expenditures.
8.4 If it is determined that a reported dwelling unit is ineligible for participation and there are no
options available to make it eligible, then that dwelling unit will be excluded from payment.
8.5 All funds must be encumbered (work completed and invoiced) during the Contract period in
accordance with this Contract. Any unexpended balance at the end of the contract period
is forfeited unless the contract period is extended by amendment.
Section 9. Reporting
9.1 Beginning February 15, 2016 and through the end of the Contract, Contractor will ensure
monthly reports are received by the Agency by the fifteenth (15th) day of each subsequent
month. Agency will provide reporting form to Contractor. If no work has been performed,
an email stating such will.suffice. Otherwise, report will include:
9.1.1 A copy of the Audit and Building Weatherization Report for each weatherized
dwelling unit;
9.1.2 A report form provided by Agency that includes demographic information, measures
installed, and total amounts expended and encumbered by measure, category
(materials, labor, and administrative costs) and weatherized unit;
9.1.4 A signed invoice with total amounts expended for materials, labor, program support,
and administrative costs, projected expenses, and any advance requested; and
9.1.5 Additional documentation requested as necessary (see 2016 Program Manual and
report form for further details).
9.2 By July 22, 2016, Contractor will report to Agency outstanding work, obligated but not
reported, with estimated expenses by category (materials, labor, and administrative costs)
by unit (ESI ID) to be weatherized. Agency will provide reporting form to Contractor. By
August 1, 2016, any funds not obligated may be made available for use in another Oncor
program.
9.3 Contractor agrees that it will keep accurate records of its expenditure of funds, program
performance documentation, and Participant files under this Contract. Files must include a
signed Participant release which allows release of Participant information to Agency and
Oncor. (Language in an existing form to this effect will suffice.)
9.4 All records required for a program audit and inspection shall be made available at the
offices of the Contractor, at all reasonable times, for inspection, audit, or reproduction, until
four (4) years following the last calendar day of the project year.
9.5 Failure to fulfill reporting requirements may result in withholding of payments.
9.6 Reports must be delivered by mail or courier to:
Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc.
2512 I.H. 35 South, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78704-5772
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Or by email to: kerrin@tacaa.org
Section 10. Termination of Contract
10.1 Either party upon thirty (30) days written notice may terminate the Contract. Upon
receiving notice of termination, Contractor will place no further orders, or enter into further
subcontracts for services, materials, or equipment related to the work where possible. In
addition, Contractor will delay or terminate all existing orders and subcontracts insofar as
those orders and subcontracts relate to the performance of the work terminated. However,
to the extent possible, Agency will allow continued delivery of eligible services to those
customers promised services prior to receipt of notice of termination. ' In the event of
termination, Contractor will identify any such customers and notify Agency to negotiate
delivery of services to them.
10.2 Agency may terminate the Contract without notice if the Contractor's Community Services
Block Grant, Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program and/or Weatherization
Assistance Program funds are suspended by the authorizing state agency.
Section 11. Recapture of Funds
11.1 As a benchmark for measuring performance goals, as of April 30, 2016, if the amount
spent or encumbered is less than 30 percent of the Contract total, Agency may, after
review with Contractor, reduce the funding of the remaining allocation by up to 30 percent
of the total budget.
11.2 As a secondary benchmark for measuring performance goals, as of July 31, 2016, if the
amount expended is less than 65 percent of the Contract total, Agency may, after review
with Contractor, reduce the funding of the remaining allocation by the amount not spent.
Section 12. Miscellaneous Provisions
12.1 Independent Contractor. Contractor is not an employee of the Agency. Contractor is an
independent contractor and agrees to hold Agency harmless and indemnify Agency
against any disallowed costs or other claims, which may be asserted by any third party in
connection with Contractor's performance of this Contract. Contractor agrees to comply
with all applicable state, federal and local laws.
12.2 Contract Renewal and Modification. Should questions or disputes develop with respect
to matters related to Contract terms, or with respect to Contractor activities, the Parties
shall meet promptly to resolve such issues. Should informal resolution not be possible, the
Parties stipulate to the selection of a resolution committee to assist in resolving any issues
that cannot be readily resolved through informal means. Should judicial resolution of a
disputed matter become necessary, the Parties agree that the forum shall be the courts of
Travis County, Texas.
12.3 Severability. In the event any provision of the Contract is held to be void, unlawful, or
otherwise unenforceable, that provision will be severed from the remainder of the Contract.
The Contract, as so modified, will continue to be in full force and effect.
12.4 Insurance. The Contractor is basically a self-funded entity subject to statutory tort laws
and, as such, generally, it does not maintain a commercial general liability insurance
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and/or auto liability policy. Damages for which the Contractor would ultimately be found
liable would be paid directly and primarily by the Contractor and not by a commercial
insurance company. Contractor-owned property is covered under the City of Fort Worth
Fire and Extended coverage program 'by a commercial insurance policy. Statutory
worker's compensation insurance coverage is self-funded to a $750,000.00 retention limit
per incident over which commercial coverage responds with no upper cap; and, employer's
liability coverage is maintained at the $1,000,000.00 policy limit.
12.5 Publicity. Information relating to this Contract may be released for publication and/or
advertising only with the prior written approval of Agency. Contractor is expressly
prohibited from using Oncor's name in any publication, advertising, or promotion without
Agency's written approval.
12.6 Binding On Successors. This Contract will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon
the undersigned Parties and entities, and their respective legal representatives, successors
and assigns.
Section 13. Entire Contract
This Contract constitutes the entire understanding of the Parties. Any change in the terms of
this Contract shall be made by an amendment in writing and signed by both Parties to this
Contract.
Section 14. Execution
This Contract is effective when signed by Agency Executive Director as of the date set forth in
Section 2.
Stella Rodriguez, Executive erector for Agency Date
Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc.
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Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager for Contractor Date
City of Fort Worth
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EXHIBIT A: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc. (TACAA), shall be named ADDITIONAL
INSURED on all policies(except Worker's Compensation). Each policy shall include a Waiver of
Subrogation in favor of TACAA, and shall provide for thirty(30)days prior written notice of cancellation to or,
in the case of non-payment of premium,ten(10)days written notice of cancellation to TACAA.
TYPE/COVERAGE LIMITS OF LIABILITY
WORKERS'COMPENSATION Statutory
EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY ) $100,000. Each Accident
$500,000. Disease Policy Limit
$100,000. Disease Employee Limit
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Bodily Injury&Property Damage Combined:
Coverages included(not excluded):
-Premises Operations Each Occurrence: $1,000,000
-Explosion,Collapse and General Aggregate: $1,000,000
Underground damage Products Comp/Ops.Aggregate: $1,000,000
-Products/Completed Operations
-Contractual Insurance
-Independent Contractors
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY,with coverage of Bodily Injury and Property Damage Combined: $500,000
(Applicable to all owned, hired and non-owned autos,trailers and semi-trailers)
Prior to commencement of Project and annually for the term of this agreement,Contractor will provide
TACAA certificates of insurance evidencing the coverage required herein. TACAA's review of certificates or
policies will not be construed as accepting any deficiencies in Contractor's insurance or relieve Contractor of
any obligations set forth herein. In addition, Contractor will require each of its subcontractors to provide
adequate insurance. Any deficiencies in the insurance to be provided by subcontractors will be the
responsibility of Contractor.
INFORMATION FOR THE CONTRACTOR:
** Insurance provided by the Contractor must be maintained in effect during the entire term of this
Agreement.
** Advise your insurance agent of the following requirements
** COMPANY will only accept Acord form version 25(dated 09/2009)or later as proof of
insurance as shown in"COMPANY's Sample COI"available upon request.
** Contractor's carrier/agent must submit to COMPANY an Acord form COI which properly
addresses each requirement referenced in this document and as depicted in COMPANY's
Sample COI.
** Certificate of insurance must indicate that TACAA is included as ADDITIONAL INSURED
on all policies of insurance(except Worker's Compensation)and that all policies of
insurance include Waiver of Subrogation in favor of TACAA.
** Certificate of Insurance must be dated and signed by insurance agent or authorized
representative.
** Certificate holder must be shown as Texas Association of Community Action Agencies,
Inc.,2512 IH 35 South, Suite 100,Austin,Texas 78704.
** The original certificate of insurance must be forwarded to the certificate holder by the
insurance agent or broker.
December 2012
I INTRODUCTION
The Technical Reference Manual (TRM) is maintained by the Public Utility
Commission of Texas' independent Evaluation, Monitoring and Verification
(EM&V) team members—Tetra Tech, The Cadmus Group, Itron, and Johnson
Consulting Group. It guides the utility company energy efficiency programs, and
may vary from (and be more restrictive than) the federal program guidelines. For
utility-funded measures, follow the requirements outlined in this program manual.
For further understanding, reference the TRM Version 3.1 Volume 2:
Residential Measures.
1.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES
Eligible participants receive electricity through Oncor as indicated by the ESI ID
number on the customer's utility bill and have refrigerated electric air
conditioning. The ESI ID must be validated by Oncor for any previous
weatherization measures installed through this or another energy efficiency
program offered or sponsored by Oncor. To avoid disallowed costs, submit a
request for approval for any duplicate measure prior to installation.
The ESI ID number includes a sequence of 17 numbers; the first few identify the
electric provider and the last few identify the dwelling unit. Qualifying ESI IDs
have the following Company Codes: 44372 and 17699.
ESI ID Examples: 10 44372 000 1234567 and 10 17699 000 1234567
1.2 GENERAL INSTALLATION STANDARDS
Equipment must meet or exceed applicable federal energy standards adopted at
the date of the execution of the Contract. No used or reconditioned equipment
shall be installed. All equipment shall be new. Weatherization Provider must
follow all state and local building codes. Weatherization Provider shall be
responsible for licenses, building permits and inspections. Weatherization
Provider shall pay any fees/payments for licenses, building permits, and
inspections.
2.1 CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER REPLACEMENT
2.1.1 Measure
A new central air conditioning system includes an entire packaged unit, or a split
system consisting of an indoor unit with a matching remote condensing unit.
Newly installed units must have a cooling capacity of less than 65,000 Btu/hour
(5.4 tons) to be eligible.
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2.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
Air conditioning equipment shall be properly sized to dwelling based on
standards from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) or the Air-Conditioner Contractors of America
(ACCA) Manual J standards. A copy of the manual J is to be made available to
TACAA staff upon request. The AHRI data sheets on installed air conditioning
equipment must be provided.
The central air conditioning equipment must have a minimum AHRI-listed
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating of 14.5 and a minimum energy
efficiency rating (EER) of 12.0.
2.1.3 Reporting Data
® Cooling capacity of installed unit (tons)
® SEER of installed unit
® Age of replaced unit(24 year maximum age for retired unit)
® Model number, serial number, and manufacturer of installed coil
® Model number, serial number, and manufacturer of installed condenser
3.1 CENTRAL HEAT PUMP
3.1.1 Measure
A new central heat pump includes an entire packaged unit, or a split system
consisting of an indoor unit with a matching remote condensing unit. Newly
installed units must have a cooling capacity of less than 65,000 Btu/hour (5.4
tons) to be eligible.
3.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
Heat Pump equipment shall be properly sized to dwelling based on standards for
ASHRAE or the ACCA Manual J standards. A copy of the manual J is to be
made available to TACAA staff upon request. The AHRI data sheets on installed
air conditioning equipment must be provided.
The AHRI equivalent combined compressor and coil SEER data must be
included in the monthly report to TACAA. The central heat pump equipment
must have a minimum AHRI-listed SEER rating of 14.5, a minimum EER of 12
and a minimum Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) of 8.5.
3.1.3 Reporting Data
® Cooling capacity of installed unit(tons)
® SEER of installed unit
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® HSPF of installed unit
® Type of unit replaced (electric resistance furnace, air source heat pump)
® Age of replaced unit(20 years old maximum)
® Model number, serial number, and manufacturer of installed coil
® Model number, serial number, and manufacturer of retired coil
® Model number, serial number, and manufacturer of installed condenser i
® Model number, serial number, and manufacturer of retired condenser
® Photograph(s) of retired unit and nameplate
5.7 WINDow AIR CONDITIONERS
5.1.1 Measure
This measure applies only to a room air conditioner replaced with a higher
efficiency room air conditioner. The room air conditioner must replace an
existing, working unit with an age of at least four (4) years but no greater than 20
years. Minimum cooling capacity is 5,000 Btu / hour, and the maximum is 25,000
Btu / hour.
5.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
Units must comply with the latest ENERGY STAR®specification:
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5.1.3 Reporting Data
® Cooling capacity of installed unit(Btu/hr)
® Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio (CEER) of installed unit
® Age of replaced unit(4 year old minimum/20 year old maximum)
® Serial number of installed unit
® Reverse cycle (or not)
® Louvered sides (or not)
6.1 CEILING INSULATION
6.1.1 Measure
Ceiling insulation savings are per square foot of treated ceiling area above a
conditioned space. Ceiling insulation must be added only to homes with electric
air conditioning. In the event that existing insulation is or has been removed, the
existing R-value will be based upon the R-value of the existing insulation prior to
removal. The insulation installation sheet and rulers must be visible from the
attic access.
6.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
The combined R-values of the existing insulation and the insulation being added
will total at least R-30. The R-value of the existing insulation can be no greater
than R-22.
6.1.3 Reporting Data
® Base R-value of original insulation
® R-value of installed insulation
® Space heating system type (gas, electric, heat pump)
• Square footage of ceiling insulation installed above a conditioned space
7.1 WALL INSULATION
7.1.1 Measure
Wall insulation savings are per square foot of treated wall area (gross wall area
less window and door area), and are based on R-0 increased to R-13. Wall
insulation may only be added to homes with electric air conditioning.
7.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
The standard throughout Texas for adding wall insulation to an existing wall
cavity is R-13. To qualify, there must be no existing wall insulation.
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7.1.3 Reporting Data
® Space heating system type (gas, electric, heat pump)
® Square footage of retrofitted wall area (gross wall area excluding window
and door area)
8.1 FLOOR INSULATION
8.1.1 Measure
Floor insulation savings are per square foot of treated floor area above a non-
conditioned space. Floor insulation must be added only to existing homes with
electric air conditioning.
8.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
A floor insulation level of R-19 is recommended for site-built homes throughout
Texas. To qualify, there must be no existing floor insulation. Batt insulation is
recommended in most cases, and must have the vapor barrier installed facing up
and against the floor or conditioned area. Insulation should be attached or
secured so that it remains in place for at least 10 years.
Typical floor construction depth of manufactured homes,usually does not allow
R-19 batt to be installed within the floor joists so R-15 loose-fill insulation is
recommended.
A minimum of 24 inches clearance from bottom of the insulation to the ground is
required by Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA).
8.1.3 Reporting Data
® Space heating system type (gas, electric, heat pump)
® Home type (site built or manufactured)
® Square footage of installed insulation
9.1 ENERGY S'TARO WINDOWS
9.1.1 Measure
ENERGY STAR° windows savings are per square foot of window, inclusive of
frame and sash. Windows shall be installed only in homes with electric air
conditioning.
9.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
A window must comply with the latest ENERGY STAR°criteria.
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9.1.3 Reporting Data
® Space heating system type (gas, electric, heat pump)
® Area of ENERGY STAR° windows installed(in square feet)
10.1 AIR INFILTRATION
10.1.1 Measure
This measure reduces air infiltration into the residence, using pre- and post-
treatment blower door air pressure readings to confirm air leakage reduction.
Homes treated for air infiltration reduction must have electric air conditioning to
qualify for these deemed savings values. Air infiltration reduction must be
measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM) at 50 Pascal per square foot of
conditioned area. There is an upper limit of 5.2 CFM50 per square foot of house
floor area for the pre-retrofit infiltration rate.
10.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
Air leakage should be assessed following Building Performance Institute (BPI)
standards through testing. In some limited cases, where testing is not possible or
unsafe (e.g. due to potential presence of asbestos), visual assessment may be
satisfactory. The air leakage testing should not be conducted in homes where
either evidence of asbestos or mold is present or suspected due to the age of the
home.
Blower door air pressure measurements will be used to ensure that air infiltration
in a residence shall not be less than the standards set forth below, based on floor
area and number of bedrooms.
These calculated minimum CFM50 values assume two occupants for a one-
bedroom dwelling unit and an additional person for each additional bedroom.
Where higher occupant densities are known, the minimum rate shall be
increased by 7.5 CFMNat for each additional person. A CFMNat value can be
converted to CFM50 by multiplying by the appropriate N factor (Table 2-145).
Min CFM50= [ 0.03 x AFI,,,,, + 7.5 x OCC] x N
Min CFM50 = Minimum final ventilation rate(CFM5d
AF, .. = Floor area (A2)
OCC = BR* 1, where BR is the number ofhedrooms;ifnumher of
home o ccupan ts is kn o wn to exceed BR* 1, occupancyshould
he used instead
N = Nfactor
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10.1.3 Reporting Data
® Pre-retrofit air infiltration in cubic feet per minute at 50 Pascal
® Post-retrofit air infiltration in cubic feet per minute at 50 Pascal
® Heating type (gas, resistance heat, heat pump)
® Square footage of the house
® Number of bedrooms
® Number of stories
® Number of occupants
® Infiltration measures installed
® Shielding level (well shielded, normal, exposed— see below)
Well Shielded is defined as urban areas with high buildings or sheltered
areas, and building surrounded by trees, bermed earth or higher terrain.
Normal is defined as buildings in a residential neighborhood or
subdivision setting, with yard space between buildings; 80-90% of houses
fall in this category.
Exposed is defined as buildings in an open setting with few buildings or
trees around and buildings on top of a hill or oceanfront, exposed to wind.
11.1 SOLAR SCREENS
11.1.1 Measure
This measure is for customers with electric air conditioning, and includes solar
screens, as well as solar glass and solar film. Solar screen must be installed on
windows facing east, west, south, southeast or southwest and receive significant
direct sun exposure.
11.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
Windows must be facing predominately east, west, or south and receive
significant direct sun exposure. Solar screen material must reduce solar heat
gain by at least 65%. Solar screens are not recommended for homes with
electric heat.
11.1.3 Reporting Data
® Space heating system type (gas, electric, heat pump)
® Square footage of windows or door openings treated
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12.1 DUCT EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT
12.1.1 Measure
This measure involves sealing leaks in supply and return ducts of the HVAC
distribution systems of homes or converted residences with either central air
conditioning or a ducted heating system.
Duct leakage should be assessed following Building Performance Institute (BPI)
standards through testing. In some limited cases, where testing is not possible or
unsafe (e.g. due to potential presence of asbestos), visual assessment may be
satisfactory. The duct leakage testing should not be conducted in homes where
either evidence of asbestos or mold is present or suspected due to the age of the
home.
12.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
Materials used should be long-lasting materials, such as mastics, UL 181A or UL
181 B approved foil tape, or aerosol-based sealants. Fabric-based duct tape is
not allowed. The selected methodology for estimating duct sealing energy
savings requires duct leakage-to-outside testing using a combination duct
pressurization and house pressurization. Leakage-to-outside must be directly
measured using the combination Duct Blower and Blower Door method.
Leakage rates must be measured and reported at the average air distribution system
operating pressure (25 Pascals).
12.1.3 Reporting Data
® Heating type (gas, resistance heat, heat pump)
® Cooling capacity of home HVAC units (tons)
® Pre-improvement duct leakage at 25 Pascals (cubic ft./min)
® Post-improvement duct leakage at 25 Pascals (cubic ft./min)
® Square footage of treated area
® Duct efficiency measures installed
13.1 WATER HEATER PIPE INSULATION
13.1.1 Measure
This measure requires the installation of pipe insulation on un-insulated water
heater pipes that are served by an electric water heater. Water heaters plumbed
with heat traps are not eligible to receive incentives for this measure. It is
recommended that the installer (or contractor) checks to see if the water heater
heat trap works properly before declaring the water heater.ineligible.
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13.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
The efficiency standard requires an insulation thickness R-3. All visible hot water
piping must be insulated. Savings are based on a maximum allowable insulation
length of 6 feet of piping.
13.1.3 Reporting Data
® The R-value of the installed insulation
® Pipe length insulated(feet)
® Pipe diameter in inches
® Location (conditioned or unconditioned space)
14.1 WATER HEATER'TANK INSULATION/WATER HEATER JACKET
14.1.1 Measure
This measure requires the installation of tank insulation on un-insulated water
heater tank served by an electric water heater.
Water heaters meeting the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act
standards with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements are not
eligible for this measure. To ensure compliance, the contractor shall inspect the
build date listed on the existing water heater label and verify that the listed build
date is before 1991.
14.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
There is no minimum insulation requirement. Manufacturer's instructions on the
water heater jacket and the water heater itself should be followed. Thermostat
and heating element access panels must be left uncovered.
14.1.3 Reporting Data
® The R-value of the installed insulation
® Tank volume
® Location (conditioned or unconditioned space)
15.1 LOW-FLOW SHOWERHEADS
15.1.1 Measure
This measure is for replacement of an existing showerhead with a new
showerhead rated at 2.0, 1.7, or 1.5 gallons per minute (GPM). The only
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showerheads eligible for installation are those that are not easily modified to
increase the flow rate. The fuel type of the water heater must be electricity.
15.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense Program has
implemented efficiency standards for showerheads requiring a maximum flow
rate of 2.0 GPM.
15.1.3 Reporting Data
® Flow rate in gallons per minute (GPM) of faucet installed
® Water heater type (e.g., heat pump, electric resistance)
® Number existing
® Number installed
16.1 FAUCET AERATORS
16.1.1 Measure
This measure involves installing aerators on kitchen and bathroom water faucets
as a retrofit measure. It is not a requirement that all faucets in a home be treated
to be applicable. The fuel type of the water heater must be electricity.
16.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
The deemed savings assume that the existing faucet aerators have a minimum
flow rate of 2.2 gallons per minute (GPM). The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency WaterSense specification for faucet aerators is 1.5 GPM.
16.1.3 Reporting Data
® Flow rate in gallons per minute (GPM) of faucet installed
® Water heater type (e.g., heat pump, electric resistance)
® Number installed
17.1 ENERGY STAR® REFRIGERATORS
17.1.1 Measure
This measure applies to all ENERGY STAR° refrigerators that meet the criteria
for the ENERGY STAR° label. The ENERGY STAR° unit must replace an
existing, full-size, working unit with an age of at least six years. The unit to be
replaced must be functioning at the time of removal.
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All retired refrigerators must be dismantled in an environmentally safe manner in
accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The installer will
provide documentation of proper disposal of refrigerators.
17.1.2 Installation & Efficiency Standard
Newly-installed refrigerators must comply with the latest ENERGY STAR°
requirements.
17.1.3 Reporting Data
® Refrigerator volume (not including freezer volume)
® Freezer volume
® Age of retired refrigerator(6 year old minimum/20 year old maximum)
® Whether or not it has an ice maker
® Position of freezer
PROJECT CONTACT:
Kerrin Meyer, Director of Programs, Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc.
(800) 992-9767, ext. 206
(512) 462-2555, ext. 206
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ACRONYMS
ACCA Air-Conditioner Contractors of America
AHRI Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
BPI Building Performance Institute
Btu British thermal unit
BWR Building Weatherization Report
CEER Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio _
CFM cubic feet per minute
DOE Department of Energy
EER Energy Efficiency Ratio
gpm gallons per minute
HSPF Heating Seasonal Performance Factor
HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling
kWh Kilowatt Hour
NAECA National Appliance Energy Conservation Act
NEC National Electric Code
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
SEER Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: C-27620
LOG NAME: 19NS TACAA2016
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program Funds in the Amount Up to
$1,500,000.00 from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., Authorize Execution of
Related Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of targeted Low-Income Weatherization Program grant funds in the amount
up to $1,500,000.00 from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc.;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions with
the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc., for the grant funds; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$1,500,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to approve acceptance of grant funds that will
be used to assist with weatherization and energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low-income individuals
in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. A contract for services between the City and the Texas Association of
Community Action Agencies, Inc. (TACAA), will be executed.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has been operated by the City of Fort Worth since
1982. The bulk of the funding for the program comes from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs, which administers grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. Additional funds are supplied by TACAA, which administers
monies allocated by Oncor Electric Delivery (Oncor) to provide a Low-Income Weatherization Program
that complements the federally funded WAP and provides assistance to Oncor's low-income customers for
energy efficiency measures.
The primary objective of TACAA's weatherization program is to effectively reduce energy use in the
homes of eligible families with cost effective measures. Among other necessary qualifications, a
household income must be at or less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level and the household must
be a customer of Oncor's. Eligible services may include attic insulation, weather stripping, caulking,
window and door repairs and/or replacement, installation of compact fluorescent lighting and installation of
water saver devices and Energy-Star-Rated air conditioners and refrigerators. Final determination of
services is made through the performance of an energy audit or in accordance with an approved priority
list.
TACAA's program will be administered within existing WAP standards and guidelines and through various
contracts with subcontractors. All subcontractors performing any eligible services for the City will not be
paid until work is inspected and approved by Neighborhood Services Department inspectors. The current
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year target for the combined WAP and TACAA program is a total of approximately 300 homes.
The program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
TO
Fund Department Accouni Project ProgramActivity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
21003 0190444 4371021 XXXXXX 998099 $1,500,000.00
21003 0190444 5XXXXXX XXXXXX 998099 $1,500,000.00
FROM
Fund Department ccoun Project Program ctivity, Budget Reference # moun
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Aubrey Thagard (8180)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
ATTACHMENTS
1. 19NS TACAA2016 Grant AO.docx (Public)
2. 19NSTACAA Form 1295 Dated 1-7-16.pdf (Public)
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTEO PARTIES FORM 1295
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