SECTION 150:80-3-8. Selection

(a)   For purpose of selecting projects eligible for funding the Department will subject all proposals to specific minimum threshold requirements and selection factors. The threshold requirements and selection factors shall be set out in public solicitation notices.

(b)   The Department will specify threshold requirements or other selection factors in the solicitation notice but may include as a minimum:

(1)   Quantifiable and qualifiable energy savings

(2)   Energy efficiency rating of applied technology

(3)   Approved energy conservation application techniques

(4)   Technology transfer activities

(5)   Cost sharing requirements

(6)   Completed application

(c)   Applications for program funds will be reviewed and evaluated by the Department in accordance with the following:

(1)   Applicant shall provide sufficient information for reviewer to draw empirical conclusions on the quality of energy savings based on energy conservation potential identified in an energy audit or its equivalent.

(2)   Preference will be provided to applications that have completed an energy audit without federal funds.

(3)   Building by building basis or measure by measure basis, whichever provides the most economic benefits.

(4)   Type of energy resource used or saved.

(5)   Quality of application.

(6)   Greatest degree funding assistance would be utilized to directly decrease use of non-renewable fuel resource.

(7)   Extent other funds are used to supplement proposed project costs.

(8)   Other factors determined by the Department and identified in the application packet.

The Department will set aside specific requirements for demonstration projects which are in addition to the above.

[Source: Added at 12 Ok Reg 3005, eff 7-27-95]