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Appliances and Lighting
Documentation: The Rater must collect the dishwasher’ s entry on a list of CEE approved products. The listing includes the Modified Energy Factor, and Water Factor.
INTENT To reduce the energy and water consumption required for clothes washing.
M3. SIZE-EFFICIENT ENERGY STAR REFRIGERATOR
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION
Up to two points of credit are available for installing an ENERGY STAR certified refrigerator with the following capacity:
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One point for less than 25 cubic feet Two points for less than 20 cubic feet
Multiple refrigerators and separate refrigerator and freezer units combined must meet all requirements for energy efficiency and total size.
VERIFICATION
Field Verification: The Rater will verify installation of the qualifying product in the field and take representative photos.
Documentation: The Rater must collect documentation verifying the refrigerator’ s capacity and ENERGY STAR label from the EPA website.
INTENT To reduce the amount of energy consumed for food storage
M4. PERMANENT CENTERS FOR WASTE REDUCTION STRATEGIES
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION
DRAFT
Up to two points are available, as follows: M4.1. Built-In Recycling Center( 1 Point)
To receive credit, an assembly with a minimum of two bins( one for trash and one for recycling) must be built into the kitchen cabinets. Separately located bins or bind the garage or utility room do not qualify.
M4.2. Built-In Composting Center( 1 Point)
To receive credit, a compost bin with a built-in lid must be built into the kitchen’ s base cabinets. The bin must be odor-resistant and protected from pests. Temporary countertop compost bins, standalone outdoor compost bins, and city food scrap or green waste bins do not qualify.
DRAFT GreenPoint Rated New Home Rating Manual 84 Version 6.0, September 2013
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