Calculation of estimated project cost
Compiled text through May 15, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
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Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- May 15, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)General.
The total estimated project cost shall include costs to be incurred by the applicant and the value of in-kind services to be provided. Such costs shall not include administrative expenses, or costs associated with obtaining a focused energy analysis.
(b)Costs incurred by the applicant shall be based on:
(1)contractor estimates;
(2)supplier estimates;
(3)in-kind labor, materials, or equipment estimates if in-kind is claimed as part or all of an applicant's matching share;
(4)estimates of any construction management and design fees, not to exceed 15 percent of the measure(s); and
(5)estimates of any minor repairs, alterations or other activities directly related to the proper installation of an energy conservation measure, not to exceed 20 percent of the cost of such measure.
(c)In-kind services.
The value assigned to in-kind services is not a cost which is eligible for a program rebate. However, such value may be included as part of the applicant's required contributory or matching share of the total project cost.