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TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER
PACE PROGRAM CLEAN ENERGY
UPGRADE STANDARDS POLICY
Policy No.
87
Approved:
June 27, 2016
Resolution No.:
16-174
1. Purpose
1.1
This policy identifies the eligible types of Clean Energy Upgrades that may be financed
by the Town of Bridgewater through the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program By-
Law, also known as the PACE By-Law.
1.2
The table in Section 2 lists the eligible Clean Energy Upgrade types that may be
financed. Each type of upgrade must be evaluated by a specific energy evaluation
procedure, and may need to conform to a particular energy standard, which is identified
beside each upgrade type. The required evaluation procedure or standard ensures that
the upgrade is studied from an energy science perspective, and that a definable energy
benefit is determined.
1.3
In administering this Policy, the Town will ensure that any Clean Energy Upgrades
requested by property owners to be financed through the PACE program are identified
as being eligible types in the table in Section 2. Furthermore, the Town will ensure that
for each requested upgrade, the required evaluation procedure or standard has been
met and that a definable energy benefit has been determined or recommended by a
qualified energy professional. These minimum conditions must be met before permitting
a requested upgrade to be financed on the subject property.
1.4
The ability to approve financing for Clean Energy Upgrades on specific properties may
be subject to further restrictions through the conditions set out in the PACE By-Law and
the PACE Customer Agreement.
2. PACE Program Clean Energy Upgrade Standards
Clean Energy Upgrade Type
Required Evaluation or Standard
A. Insulation for ceilings, floors, main walls,
kneewalls, foundation walls, foundation
headers, foundation slabs, and
crawlspaces
Home Energy Assessment
B. Draftproofing including caulking, weather
stripping, and duct sealing
Home Energy Assessment
C. Exterior doors
Home Energy Assessment
D. Exterior windows
Home Energy Assessment
E. Domestic Hot Water Tanks
Home Energy Assessment
F. Drain Water Heat Recovery Systems
Home Energy Assessment
G. Heat Pumps
Home Energy Assessment
H. Wood & Pellet Heating Systems
Home Energy Assessment
I. Exhaust Ventilation
Home Energy Assessment
J. Balanced Heat Recovery Ventilation
Home Energy Assessment
K. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Home Energy Assessment and Time-
Of-Day Savings Assessment
L. Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Systems
Home Energy Assessment and Time-
Of-Day Savings Assessment
M. Solar Hot Water Systems
Home Energy Assessment and Solar
Potential Site Assessment
N. Solar Hot Air Systems
Home Energy Assessment and Solar
Potential Site Assessment
O. Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Home Energy Assessment and Solar
Potential Site Assessment
P. Swimming Pool Heating & Circulation
Systems
Home Energy Assessment, Existing
Load Assessment, and Solar Potential
Site Assessment
Q. Supplementary work required to
successfully complete the above listed
upgrades. This may include but is not
limited to removal of existing equipment
or components, repairs and maintenance
required, installation of vapour barriers
and other water controls and freeze
protection, testing and abatement of
asbestos and vermiculite, and electrical
upgrades
Home Energy Assessment