Multi-Family Weatherization

At a Glance

Workbook

Latest Version

Residential Multifamily Weatherization v6.1

Residential Multifamily Weatherization v6.1

Approved at June 2023 RTF meeting. QA complete.

Date

Aug 8, 2023

Version number

6.1

Past Versions

version	date	document
5.0	Apr 18, 2022	Multi-Family Weatherization v5.0 Updated with 2021 Plan cost effectiveness methodology
4.3	Sep 27, 2021	Multi-Family Weatherization v4.3 Reran through ProCost 3.1.05 to correct for minor error
4.2	Sep 18, 2020	Residential Multifamily Weatherization v4.2 Clarified baseline description for window retrofit measures (double-pane = metal framed). Updated delivery verification checklist in Summary sheet to align with SF and MH.
4.1	Aug 07, 2020	Residential Multifamily Weatherization v4.1 QC complete.
4.0	Jun 23, 2020	Residential Multifamily Weatherization v4.0 Adopted at the June 2020 RTF Meeting. Currently Undergoing QC.
3.4	Jul 28, 2017	Multi-Family Weatherization v3.4 Error in the delivery verification checklist for exterior storm windows corrected.
3.3	Mar 28, 2017	ResMFWeatherization_v3_3.xlsm Revised in response to SEEM workbook errors. QC review complete.
3.2	Jun 23, 2016	ResMFWeatherizationv3_2.xlsm QC Complete. Updated to 7th Plan assumptions and format.
3.1	Mar 23, 2016	Res_MF_Weatherization_v3_1.xlsm Currently Undergoing QC.
2.2	Feb 01, 2011	ResWXMF_v2_2.xls Summary sheet added.
2.1	Jan 07, 2011	ResWXMF_FY10v2_1.xls Clarified unit type as per sqft wall area.
2.0	Sep 27, 2010	ResWXMF_FY10v2_0.xls Original savings workbook.

Decisions

Expand All Decisions

Latest decision

Decision details

Decided

June 21, 2023

Approve Measure Updates

Decision Details

Adopt the updates to Multifamily Weatherization measures as presented and:
-Keep the Category at Active
-Keep all Statuses as they are
-Set the sunset date to June 30, 2026.

Decided

July 21, 2020

Approved Research Strategy

Decision Details

Approved the updates to the Low-Rise Multifamily Weatherization Research Strategy as presented.

Decided

June 24, 2020

Approved Measure Changes

Decision Details

Approve the updates to the Multifamily Low-Rise Weatherization UES Measures as presented, and

Keep/Set the Categories at Planning for Zonal Electric and Gas and Small Saver for all others
Review and confirm the research strategy (especially on sample size), report back to RTF
Provide only the "Any AFUE" measure, set at 80 AFUE
Keep the Status as Active
Set the Sunset Date to June 2023.

Decided

December 17, 2019

Extend Sunset Date

Decision Details

Extend the sunset date for the following measures to June 2020:

Efficient Pumps UES
New Homes Standard Protocol
Multifamily Weatherization UES
School Weatherization UES

Decided

March 19, 2019

Extend Sunset Dates

Decision Details

Extend the sunset date for the following measures as follows:

Compressor Head Fan Motor Retrofit to ECM UES to July 2019
ECMs for Display Cases to July 2019
Multifamily Weatherization to December 2019
School Weatherization to December 2019

Decided

March 15, 2016

Approve measure update

Decision Details

Update the Multifamily Weatherization UES measure status to "Active" and: Adopt the measure analysis and Research Strategy for electric resistance heated homes and set the measure category to "Planning" with a Sunset Date of March 31, 2019-----adjust the cost estimate in the research strategy up one range-----summarize RTF concerns about CV (and sample size) in the research strategy. Direct staff to compare VBDD heating estimates to end-use metered heating in multi-family homes. Adopt the measures analyses for Heat Pump, and Ductless Heat Pump heated homes and set the measure category to "Small Saver" with a Sunset Date of March 31, 2019. Update savings and cost effectiveness of low-e windows to account for inoperation and infiltration reductions.

Decided

December 08, 2015

Set measure to Under Review

Decision Details

Set the measure category to "Planning" and status to "Under Review" and set the sunset dates for the following UES measures to March 30th, 2016:

Residential Weatherization – Multi-Family
Residential New Construction – ENERGY STAR Homes Multi-Family

Planned Future RTF Work: Completion of SEEM calibration analysis, Development of Research Strategy, Development of savings estimates

Decided

August 18, 2015

Sunset date extension

Decision Details

Extend the sunset dates for the following UES measures to December 31, 2015: Residential Weatherization - Multi-Family; Residential New Construction - ENERGY STAR Homes Multi-Family.

Decided

February 18, 2015

Allocate resources to measure development

Decision Details

Allocate RTF Staff resources towards developing:A Residential Low E Storm Windows UES measure, and A Residential Duct Insulation UES mesure, and A Residential Prescriptive Air Sealing UES measure, and A Non-Residential Lighting Code Compliant Standard Protocol, and A Next Step Homes measure.

Decided

October 15, 2013

Direction for further analysis

Decision Details

Use Option 3 in estimating the savings for residential heating system and weatherization measures, and that the RTF delegate a decision on the definition of the “full measure package” to a subcommittee.

Decided

November 01, 2011

Approve measure update with direction for subcommittee

Decision Details

The RTF approved the Residential Weatherization Inspector Examination and method developed by the Residential Weatherization Specification Subcommittee.

Res WX subcommittee to complete air tightness evaluation plan.

Decided

August 30, 2011

Direction for further analysis

Decision Details

The RTF advises that the region undertake an evaluation of the impact of the non-whole house air sealing weatherization measures through pre and post blower door tests with the RTF establishing a subcommittee to develop an evaluation design.

Decided

August 30, 2011

Approval of measure specifications

Decision Details

Approve the Residential Weatherization Specifications developed by the Residential Weatherization Specification Subcommittee dated August 31, pending development of an inspection test with a sunset date of three years from the date of adoption of the inspector test.

Develop inspector tests; Identify any increase in cost for measure implementation

Decided

May 03, 2011

Direction for subcommittee

Decision Details

Advised the Residential Weatherization Subcommittee to base its ventilation requirements on the 2010 ASHRAE 62.2.

Decided

February 01, 2011

Approve measure update

Decision Details

The status of this measure was changed to out-of-compliance.

Small/rural Checklist

Latest Version

July 2016 MF Weatherization Small Rural Checklist

Date

Jul 26, 2016