1. (a) Any capitalized terms that are defined in Texas Government Code, Chapter 2306, and Chapter 1 of this title (relating to Administration) and Chapter 20 of this title (relating to Single Family Programs Umbrella Rule), or other Department rules have, when capitalized, the meanings ascribed to them therein.

2. (b) The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context or the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) indicates otherwise.

   1. (1) Energy Star Certified Appliances, Equipment, and Products--Labeled appliances, equipment, and products that are independently certified to save energy without sacrificing features or functionality, meeting the US EPA's specifications for energy efficiency and performance.
   2. (2) Energy Star Certified Home--A new home that has earned the Energy Star label and has undergone a process of inspections, testing, and verification to meet requirements set forth by the US EPA.
   3. (3) RESNET--Residential Energy Services Network. RESNET is an independent, nonprofit organization established in 1995 to help homeowners reduce the cost of their utility bills by making their homes more energy efficient. RESNET-certified Home Energy Systems Raters are required to inspect, test, and verify homes for Energy Star certification.
   4. (4) WaterSense Certified Fixtures--Labeled products that are backed by independent, third-party testing and certification, meeting the US EPA's specifications for water efficiency and performance.
   5. (5) US EPA--United States Environmental Protection Agency.
3. (c) Defined terms when not capitalized are to be read in context and construed according to common usage.

Source Note:The provisions of this §21.3 adopted to be effective January 9, 2014, 39 TexReg 76.