WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor

Ch. 632

(4)  THE PLANS AND FINANCIAL COMMITMENT OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY TO UNDERTAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
DISTRESSED AREA; AND

(5)  OTHER STANDARDS AND CRITERIA DEEMED RELEVANT BY
THE SECRETARY, INCLUDING STANDARDS ESTABLISHED FOR OTHER RELEVANT
STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAMS.

[(e)] (G) "Energy conservation project" means

(I) With respect to a residential building, the
purchase or installation of:

(i) Caulking and weather stripping;

(ii) A furnace efficiency modification
including:

1.  A replacement burner, furnace, boiler,
or any combination of these items, which increases the energy
efficiency of the heating system;

2.  Any device for modifying a flue
opening that will increase the energy efficiency of the heating
system; and

3.  An electrical or mechanical furnace
ignition system that replaces a standing gas pilot light;

(iii) A clock thermostat;

(iv) Ceiling, attic, wall, floor, or duct

insulation;

(v) Water heater insulation;

(vi) A storm window or door, multiglazed window
or door, heat-absorbing or heat-reflecting window or floor
material;

(vii) A device associated with load management
techniques;

(viii) An automatic energy control system;

(ix) Machinery, equipment, or a facility for
utilizing groundwater as a heat source for a heating system or as
a heat sink for an air conditioning system; or

(x) Any other energy conservation improvement
that the Administration determines by rule and regulation to be
appropriate and consistent with the legislative purpose of this
subheading;

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