Grid-enabled ’water heater
means an electric resistance water heater that:
(1) has a rated storage tank volume of more than 75 gallons;
(2) is manufactured on or after April 16, 2015;
(3) is equipped at the point of manufacture with an activation lock and;
(4) bears a permanent label applied by the manufacturer that:
(A) is made of material not adversely affected by water;
(B) is attached by means of non-water-soluble adhesive; and
(C) advises purchasers and end-users of the intended and appropriate use of the product with the following notice printed in 16.5 point Arial Narrow Bold font: “IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This water heater is intended only for use as part of an electric thermal storage or demand response program. It will not provide adequate hot water unless enrolled in such a program and activated by your utility company or another program operator. Confirm the availability of a program in your local area before purchasing or installing this product.”