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Addressing Energy Usage and Home Health Conditions

Addressing Energy Usage and Home Health Conditions. ACI Home Performance Conference 2010 Jackie Berger April 22, 2010. Session Outline. Evaluation Overview Process Research Program Costs and Measures On-site Interviews Client Pre/Post Survey Pre/Post Client Assessment

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Addressing Energy Usage and Home Health Conditions

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  1. Addressing Energy Usage and Home Health Conditions ACI Home Performance Conference 2010 Jackie Berger April 22, 2010

  2. Session Outline • Evaluation Overview • Process Research • Program Costs and Measures • On-site Interviews • Client Pre/Post Survey • Pre/Post Client Assessment • Summary and Recommendations 2

  3. Evaluation overview 3

  4. Evaluation Goals • Documentation • Impact measurement • Recommendations for statewide implementation 4

  5. Process Evaluation Research • Administrative interviews • Ohio Office of Community Services • Cleveland Housing Network, Breathing Association • Partner agencies • Document review • Baseline client interviews • Post treatment client interviews • On-site client interviews 5

  6. Outcome EvaluationResearch • Pre/Post Weatherization Assessment • Pre/Post Health Assessment • Pre/Post Client Assessment 6

  7. Process research 7

  8. Logic Model 8

  9. Partnerships • Health agencies – state, county, city • College of nursing • Diabetes association • OH State University, Environmental Health • OH Agency on Aging • OH Environmental Protection Environmental Education • Rebuilding Together Central OH • SERVPRO (fire and water damage cleanup) • City of Columbus, Department of Development, Emergency Repair Program 9

  10. Implementation Challenges • Model was designed to be sustainable after conclusion of REACH. • Concept was modest funding that could continue, using a portion of LIHEAP funds. • Focus • Reprioritization of wx measures. • Funding of key measures to affect health and safety. 10

  11. Implementation Challenges • Original budget • $500 for home health and energy audits • $1,000 for additional health-related measures • 500 homes served • HHS approved re-budget • $3,000 average cost • 250 homes served • Total of 180 homes served in program 11

  12. Implementation Challenges • Joint service delivery • Not intended to be delivered after WAP was completed. • Requirement for pre-interview helped to reinforce this. • Each home approached differently. 12

  13. Health Issues • Moisture • Mold • Roof leaks • Plumbing leaks • Pests 13

  14. Services Needed • Plumbing repairs • Repairs to gutters and downspouts • Central air conditioning repaired or replaced • Environmental and mold cleaning • Minor roof repairs • Ventilation • Dehumidifiers • Extermination • Ramps 14

  15. PROGRAM COSTS AND MEASURES 15

  16. Program Costs 16

  17. Air Sealing Measures 17

  18. Insulation Measures 18

  19. Space Heating Measures 19

  20. AC Measures 20

  21. Ventilation Measures 21

  22. HVAC Accessories 22

  23. Water Heater Measures 23

  24. Other Baseload Measures 24

  25. Attic/Roof and Repairs 25

  26. Health and Safety Measures 26

  27. Health and Safety Measures 27

  28. Measure Summary • Funds leveraged. • REACH funding of important health and safety measures. • WAP funding of typical weatherization measures. 28

  29. On site interviews 29

  30. Interviews 30

  31. Measure Satisfaction 31

  32. Changed Way they Use Home 32

  33. Reported Changes 33

  34. Changed the Way They Use Energy 34

  35. Reported Changes 35

  36. REACH Health Impacts 36

  37. REACH Health Impacts 37

  38. Program Satisfaction 38

  39. On-Site Interview Summary • Program Understanding: Many understood measures and why they were installed. • Behavioral Changes: Many reported important changes in the way that they use their home and energy. • Health Impact: Many perceived that the program had positive impacts on the health. • Satisfaction: High levels of satisfaction. 39

  40. Client pre/post survey 40

  41. Survey Design • Purpose – assess impact of the program on client health, safety, and comfort. • Pre survey – conducted prior to any service delivery. • Post survey – conducted one year later. 41

  42. Home Conditions 42

  43. Client Behavior 43

  44. Mold 44

  45. Pests 45

  46. Humidity 46

  47. Asthma 47

  48. Allergies 48

  49. Allergies and Bronchitis 49

  50. Home Health and Comfort 50

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