§ 1710.354 - Eligible DSM activities.

DSM activities that are projected to result in more efficient use of electric system resources and which are consistent with an RUS approved Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and DSM plan may be eligible for financing. Examples of such DSM activities, which are not mutually exclusive, are as follows:

(a) General information and education;

(b) Purchase and installation of borrower owned or consumer owned equipment or materials, including:

(1) Heating, ventilation, air conditioning;

(2) Building envelope;

(3) Appliances;

(4) Load control;

(5) Lighting and lighting control;

(6) Thermal storage; and

(7) Efficient motors and drives;

(c) Rebates for DSM equipment and facilities;

(d) Fuel switching for dual fuel applications where one of the energy sources is electricity; and

(e) Pilot DSM projects.