1060-S AMH ANGE MOET 228

SHB 1060 - H AMD 17

By Representative Angel

FAILED 2/23/2009

    On page 2, line 17, after "(9)" strike ""Sustainable residential weatherization" or "weatherization"" and insert "(a) "Weatherization""

    On page 2, line 19, after "residence))" strike all material through "technologies" on line 27 and insert "replacing, repairing or installing one or more of the following:

    (i) Caulking and weatherstripping of doors and windows;

    (ii) Furnace efficiency modifications, including, but not limited to: (A) Replacement burners, furnaces, or boilers or any combination thereof; (B) devices for minimizing energy loss through heating system, chimney, or venting devices; and (C) electrical or mechanical furnace ignition systems which replace standing gas pilot lights;

    (iii) Clock thermostats;

    (iv) Ceiling, attic, wall, floor, and duct insulation;

    (v) Water heater insulation;

    (vi) Storm windows and doors, multiglazed windows and doors, heat-absorbing or heat-reflective window and door materials;

    (vii) Cooling efficiency modifications, including, but not limited to, replacement air-conditioners, ventilation equipment, screening, window films, and shading devices;

    (viii) Wood-heating appliances; or

    (ix) Other insulating or energy conserving devices or technologies allowed under federal weatherization programs and the energy matchmakers program.

    (b) Incidental repairs necessary for the effective performance or preservation of weatherization installations are a permitted use of funds administered by the department. Such repairs include, but are not limited to, framing or repairing windows and doors that could not otherwise be caulked or weather stripped, and providing protective materials, such as paint, to seal materials installed under this program"

EFFECT:   (1) Replaces the definition of "sustainable residential weatherization" or "weatherization" with a new definition for "weatherization."  (2) Deletes a provision specifying that, to the extent feasible, funds from the weatherization program must be used to support and advance sustainable technologies.

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