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Leveraging Weatherization Funding The Energy Project

March 1, 2012. Leveraging Weatherization Funding The Energy Project. The Energy Project. Why was The Energy Project created? Energy Policy Act of 1992 Advocacy Training Consistency. The Energy Project. How was the Project created? Convened statewide meeting

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Leveraging Weatherization Funding The Energy Project

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  1. March 1, 2012 Leveraging Weatherization Funding The Energy Project

  2. The Energy Project • Why was The Energy Project created? • Energy Policy Act of 1992 • Advocacy • Training • Consistency

  3. The Energy Project • How was the Project created? • Convened statewide meeting • Purpose: weatherization value and opportunity • A partnership created • Agree on funding

  4. The Energy Project • Who directs The Energy Project work? • Steering Committee • Community Action Partnership • Department of Commerce • Executive Directors • CAP program managers • Where is The Energy Project located? • The Opportunity Council, Bellingham, Washington

  5. The Energy Project Advocate for home repair funds Increase energy assistance funding when utility rates increase Protect low-income citizens from increased base charges Project Objectives Educate local agencies on energy system and policy Collaborate to create new program models and solutions Advocate for Community Action Program network to deliver services

  6. The Energy Project • Capacity • Weatherization Specialist • Energy Assistance Specialist • Expert Witnesses • Legal Representation • Financial • $450,000 annually • Sources expanded

  7. The Energy Project Stronger local agencies Provide technical assistance Advocate Increased capacity Monitor Utility Investment in Conservation Equitable contribution Energy Project Funding advocacy Intervene in Utility Rate Cases* Network with Other States Coordinatedplanning *Investor Owned Utilities are regulated by the Utilities and Transportation Commission

  8. The Energy Project Leverage Funding History

  9. The Energy Project Successes • Leveraged funds: $236 million • Positive change: 75% • Annual interventions: 3 • Utility advisory groups • Increased energy efficiency funding • Allowance for repairs • Increased energy essistance

  10. The Energy Project Lessons Learned • Partnerships • Utility relationships • Professional advocacy • Local capacity

  11. The Energy Project Contact: Steve Payne at • steve.payne@commerce.wa.gov • 360-725-2950

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