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Implementation Update of SCE’s 2009-2011 LIEE Program. DRAFT Presentation to the LIOB March 24, 2009 Burbank, CA. LIEE Program Budget and Units 2007 - 2011. 2009 Year-To-Date Activity. Customer Assistance Marketing Campaign Leverage grassroots and community based organization network
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Implementation Update of SCE’s 2009-2011 LIEE Program DRAFT Presentation to the LIOBMarch 24, 2009Burbank, CA
2009 Year-To-Date Activity • Customer Assistance Marketing Campaign • Leverage grassroots and community based organization network • Communicate in multiple languages • Continue to use proven marketing tactics • Incorporate social networking • 17 Active Service Providers • Three New Assessor Training Workshops • Over 40 New Assessors • 2009-11 Joint IOU Lighting Bid • 2009-11 SCE Appliance Bid • 2009-11 SCE Inspection Bid
Leveraging Marketing • CARE/FERA and LIEE funds have been leveraged with SCE corporate funds in a service area wide communications campaign promoting customer assistance programs • SCE and SoCalGas are discussing how to promote joint utility marketing efforts and coordinate marketing and outreach efforts to avoid duplication of efforts Energy Savings • Provide appliances at no cost to LIHEAP agencies to extend funding for both utility rate payers and state tax payers, and track and report energy savings from the installations Enrollments • Working to develop a referral process with • Regional Centers funded through the Department of Developmental Services • Independent Living Centers funded through the Department of Rehabilitation • Employment Development Department • Commission’s Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP) • Data sharing with SoCalGas is expected to result in an increase in referrals and enrolled customers • Working and funding partnerships with local governments will create working relationships with local government departments leading to automatic referrals of eligible customers
Integration • 1st Quarter corporate communications campaign integrates CARE/FERA and EMA into a service area wide customer assistance message • LIEE outreach and assessment contracts have been offered to CARE capitation agencies • Co-market and data sharing has begun with Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing (MASH) • An LIEE/EE cross-functional team has been formed to develop policies and procedures to promote and offer LIEE/CARE services through appropriate EE programs (i.e.,EE Rebate, Comprehensive Mobile Home, Home EE Surveys, Summer Discount, Appliance Recycling, and Appliance Maintenance programs)
Whole Neighborhood Approach Identify and Market to Low-Income Population • Identify areas with dense low-income population and low program penetration rate • Aggressively target high energy use and high energy insecurity customers • Target customers on Medical Baseline and with a self-reported “Disabled” profile • Tailor marketing material for Limited English Proficient and Extreme Climate Zone • Deploy a communications mix to a neighborhood ahead of the contractor • ZIP7s where at least 80% of customers are estimated to be at or below 200% of the federal poverty standard may self-certify their income • Contractors can generate canvassing lists using SCE’s customer database • EMAPS assigns customer jobs to contractors in bulk using ZIP code information • Refer all measures (weatherization and appliances) to a single contractor • Provide yard and vehicle signs to contractors to promote the Program Leveraging Existing Relationships and Local Resources • Collaborate with local representatives to gain community trust, promote the Program, increase awareness, and coordinate community outreach events • Leverage community events with Mobile Energy Assistance Units (MEAUs)