381.3.
(a) By January 1, 2016, the commission, in an existing proceeding, shall authorize a program to improve compliance with the State Building Standards Code requirements, and any applicable local ordinances, for heating and air conditioning equipment through existing energy efficiency programs administered by electrical corporations and gas corporations, or administered by third parties on behalf of electrical corporations and gas corporations. The program design may include, but is not limited to, both of the following:(1) Assisting local governments employing innovative approaches to reduce barriers to, and increase compliance with, the permitting process for heating and cooling equipment. Program elements may include:
(A) Public outreach campaigns.
(B) Computer-based permitting tools.
(C) Improvements to streamline the permitting process.
(D) Measures to address the market constraints resulting in low permit compliance.
(E) Establishing programs, such as partnerships with local governments, to specifically target improving compliance for installation of heating and air conditioning equipment.
(F) Other measures to achieve greater compliance with State Building Standards Code requirements, and any applicable local ordinances, for heating and air conditioning equipment. Measures may include performance protocols necessary to verify performance compliance of central heating and cooling equipment.
(2) Technical or financial support, including those methods identified by local governments to assist local governments with ensuring compliance with State Building Standards Code requirements, and any applicable local ordinances, for heating and air conditioning equipment.
(b) The commission shall evaluate the program’s design and quantify increased permit compliance and energy savings as a result of permit compliance.