- (a) Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD")--Federal department that provides funding for certain housing and community development activities.
- (b) Electric Base-Load Measure--Weatherization measures which address the energy efficiency and energy usage of lighting and appliances.
- (c) Energy Audit--The energy audit software and procedures used to determine the cost effectiveness of Weatherization measures to be installed in a Dwelling Unit. The Energy Audit shall be used for any Dwelling Unit weatherized utilizing DOE funds.
- (d) Energy Repairs--Weatherization-related repairs necessary to protect or complete regular Weatherization energy efficiency measures.
- (e) Multifamily Dwelling Unit--A structure containing more than one Dwelling Unit.
- (f) Rental Unit--A Dwelling Unit occupied by a person who pays rent for the use of the Dwelling Unit.
- (g) Renter--A person who pays rent for the use of the Dwelling Unit.
- (h) Reweatherization--Consistent with 10 CFR §440.18(e)(2), if a Dwelling Unit has been damaged by fire, flood, or act of God and repair of the damage to Weatherization materials is not paid for by insurance; or if a Dwelling Unit was partially weatherized under a federal program during the period September 30, 1975, through September 30, 1994, the Dwelling Unit may receive further financial assistance for Reweatherization.
- (i) Shelter--a Dwelling Unit or Units whose principal purpose is to house on a temporary basis individuals who may or may not be related to one another and who are not living in nursing homes, prisons, or similar institutional care facilities.
- (j) Significant Energy Savings--A Savings to Investment Ratio (SIR) of 1.0 or greater.
- (k) Single Family Dwelling Unit--A structure containing no more than one Dwelling Unit.
- (l) Weatherization Assistance Program Policy Advisory Council ("WAP PAC")--The WAP PAC was established by the Department in accordance with 10 CFR §440.17 to provide advisory services in regards to the DOE WAP program.
- (m) Weatherization Material--The material listed in Appendix A of 10 CFR Part 440.
- (n) Weatherization--A program conducted to reduce heating and cooling demand of Dwelling Units that are energy inefficient.
Source Note:The provisions of this §6.403 adopted to be effective November 4, 2018, 43 TexReg 7122.