**[RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND COOLING PRODUCTS]{.underline}**

**[Air-source Heat Pumps and Central Air Conditioners\*]{.underline}**

**The Vendor Must:**

Provide central air-conditioning units and air-source heat pumps bearing
the [ENERGY STAR]{.smallcaps} label that are rated below 65,000 Btuh,
powered by single-phase current, and that meet the [ENERGY
STAR]{.smallcaps} specifications for energy efficiency. The vendor shall
ensure that any ductwork installed with this product is sealed with
permanent leak reduction technologies (duct tape alone is insufficient)
and that any thermostats or controls installed with the equipment is
designed for use with such equipment (e.g., heat pump thermostats shall
be installed with heat pumps). [The vendor is encouraged to visit
energystar.gov for an updated list of qualifying products.]{.mark}

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  **Product Type**               **Current              
                                 Criteria**             

                                 SEER         EER       HSPF (for heat pumps
                                                        only)

  Split Systems                  ≥ 13         ≥ 11      ≥ 8.0

  Single Package Equipment       ≥ 12         ≥ 10.5    ≥ 7.6
  (including gas/electric                               
  package units)                                        
  ------------------------------ ------------ --------- ---------------------

*Additional considerations for the procurement official:*

Request that the vendor ensure:

-   the unit is properly sized and installed to ensure maximum comfort
    and efficiency using industry accepted sizing protocols such as
    ACCA\'s Manual J.

-   contractors are well trained in the proper installation of
    air-source heat pumps and central air-conditioners.

**[Room Air Conditioners]{.underline}**

**The Vendor Must:**

Provide room air conditioners that bear the [ENERGY STAR]{.smallcaps}
label and meet the [ENERGY STAR]{.smallcaps}for energy efficiency. The
vendor is encouraged to visit energystar.gov for an updated list of
qualifying products.

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**NOTE:** The current [ENERGY STAR]{.smallcaps} for room air
conditioners is 10 percent above the NAECA criteria.

**[Boilers\*\*]{.underline}**

**The Vendor Must:**

Provide residential gas or oil fired boilers of less than 300,000 Btu
per hour energy input, that bear the [ENERGY STAR]{.smallcaps} label and
meet the [ENERGY STAR]{.smallcaps} specifications for energy efficiency.
The vendor is encouraged to visit energystar.gov for an updated list of
qualifying products.

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  **Product Type**                    **Current Criteria**

  Boiler                              ≥ 85% AFUE EER

  Combination Space Heating and Water ≥ 85% CAafue EER
  Heating Appliance                   
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency

CAafue: Combined Appliance Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency

*Additional considerations for the procurement official:*

Request that the vendor ensure:

-   the unit is properly sized and installed to ensure maximum comfort
    and efficiency using industry accepted sizing protocols such as
    ACCA\'s Manual J.

-   contractors are well trained in the proper installation of boilers.

**[Furnaces\*\*]{.underline}**

**The Vendor Must:**

Provide gas or oil fired furnaces that bear the [ENERGY
STAR]{.smallcaps} label and meet the [ENERGY STAR]{.smallcaps}
specifications for energy efficiency. The vendor shall ensure that any
ductwork installed with this product is sealed with permanent leak
reduction technologies (duct tape alone is insufficient) and that any
thermostats or controls installed with the equipment is designed for use
with such equipment. The vendor is encouraged to visit energystar.gov
for an updated list of qualifying products.

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  **Product Type**                    **Current Criteria**

  Furnace                             ≥ 90% AFUE EER
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency

*Additional considerations for the procurement official:*

Request that the vendor ensure:

-   the unit is properly sized and installed to ensure maximum comfort
    and efficiency using industry accepted sizing protocols such as
    ACCA\'s Manual J.

-   contractors are well trained in the proper installation of furnaces.

**[Geothermal Heat Pumps]{.underline}**

**The Vendor Must:**

Provide single or multi-speed geothermal heat pumps that bear the
[ENERGY STAR]{.smallcaps} label and meet the [ENERGY STAR]{.smallcaps}
specifications for energy efficiency. [The vendor is encouraged to visit
energystar.gov for an updated list of qualifying products.]{.mark}

+------------------------------------+---------+---------+------------+
| **Product Type**                   | **      |         |            |
|                                    | Current |         |            |
|                                    | Cri     |         |            |
|                                    | teria** |         |            |
+------------------------------------+---------+---------+------------+
|                                    | EER     | COP     | Water      |
|                                    |         |         | Heating    |
+------------------------------------+---------+---------+------------+
| Closed Loop System                 | 14.1    | 3.3     | YES        |
|                                    |         |         |            |
| > With integrated WH               | 14.1    | 3.3     | N/A        |
+------------------------------------+---------+---------+------------+
| Open Loop System                   | 16.2    | 3.6     | YES        |
|                                    |         |         |            |
| > With integrated WH               | 16.2    | 3.6     | N/A        |
+------------------------------------+---------+---------+------------+
| DX System                          | 15      | 3.5     | YES        |
|                                    |         |         |            |
| > With integrated WH               | 15      | 3.5     | N/A        |
+------------------------------------+---------+---------+------------+

NOTE: These specifications apply to single-speed models. Multi-speed
models may be qualified based on EER = (high speed EER+low speed EER)/2;
and COP = (high speed COP+low speed COP)/2.

*Additional considerations for the procurement official:*

Request that the vendor ensure:

-   the heat pump is properly sized for the conditioned space to ensure
    optimal operational cycles and comfort using industry accepted
    sizing protocols such as ACCA\'s Manual J.

-   contractors are properly trained on the following issues:

> \- equipment installation and hookup,
>
> \- domestic water heater connection for desuperheater or integrated
> water heating, and
>
> \- code compliance.

**[Thermostats\*]{.underline}**

**The Vendor Must:**

Provide programmable thermostats that bear the [ENERGY STAR]{.smallcaps}
label and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. The
vendor is encouraged to visit energystar.gov for an updated list of
qualifying products.

Table 1: Programmable Thermostat Setpoint Temperatures

  ------------------ ------------------------- --------------------------
  **Setting**        **Setpoint Temperature    **Setpoint Temperature
                     (Heat)**                  (Cool)**

  Wake               ≤ 70°F                    ≥ 78°F

  Day                setback at least 8°F      setup at least 7°F

  Evening            ≤ 70°F                    ≥ 78°F

  Sleep              setback at least 8°F      setup at least 4°F
  ------------------ ------------------------- --------------------------

Table 2: Acceptable Setpoint Times and Temperature Settings

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  **Setting**   **Time**   **Setpoint                **Setpoint Temperature
                           Temperature(Heat)**       (Cool)**

  Wake          6 a.m.     70°F                      78°F

  Day           8 a.m.     62°F                      85°F

  Evening       6 p.m.     70°F                      78°F

  Sleep         10 p.m.    62°F                      82°F
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**[Ventilating Fans\*\*]{.underline}**

**The Vendor Must:**

Provide ventilating fans that bear the [ENERGY STAR]{.smallcaps} label
and meet the [ENERGY STAR]{.smallcaps} specifications for energy
efficiency. The vendor is encouraged to visit energystar.gov for an
updated list of qualifying products.

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  **Performance           **Current Criteria**    
  Characteristic**                                

  Duty and Airflow (cfm)  Maximum Allowable Sound Minimum Efficacy Level
                          Level (sones)           (cfm/W)

  Range Hoods (up to 500  4.0                     2.8
  cfm)                                            

  Bathroom and Utility    2.0                     1.4
  Room Fans (1 to 75 cfm)                         

  Bathroom and Utility    1.5                     2.8
  Room Fans (76 cfm and                           
  over)                                           

  Light Source            Must be an [ENERGY      
                          STAR]{.smallcaps}       
                          qualified light         
                          fixture. Night lights   
                          must consume no more    
                          than 4 watts.           
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