OAR 330-125-0030: Guidelines for Selection

(1) The Department will announce the first date that applications will be evaluated for selection. Qualified applicants will be given a preference on a “first-in-time” basis. First-in-time is determined by the date of the postmark on the envelope containing the application or the date of receipt in the Department for applications that are delivered in person. However, all applications received before the first day for selection and evaluation will be treated as if they were post-marked or received on the first day. (2) Applications will be evaluated according to the following guidelines: (a) Attain 30 single-family model standard residences with a matched-pair control house; (b) Attain single-family residences with more than one control house; (c) Attain single-family residences with one control house; (d) Achieve a geographic distribution of residences between the climate zone of 6,000 degree-days or less and that of 6,001 degree-days or more. (See Figure 53.A, Design Criteria, Oregon Structural Specialty Code); (e) Achieve a distribution of design types based on Appendix J, Northwest Conservation and Electric Power Plan or design types provided by the Department; (f) Achieve the following distribution of single-family residences: 45 percent that have less than 1,400 sq. ft.; 35 percent that have between 1,401 and 2,000 sq. ft.; and 20 percent that have more than 2,000 sq. ft.; (g) Expedite building of residences by selecting applicants who are most prepared to build, as shown by financial resources, lot ownership, and progress on building design. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]