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Implementation of SDG&E’s & SoCalGas’ 2009 – 2011 LIEE and CARE Program. Low Income Oversight Board Meeting June 25, 2009 San Diego, CA. Initiatives Driving the SDG&E & SoCalGas LIEE Programs. Fully support the programmatic initiative :
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Implementation ofSDG&E’s & SoCalGas’2009 – 2011 LIEE and CARE Program Low Income Oversight Board Meeting June 25, 2009 San Diego, CA
Initiatives Driving the SDG&E & SoCalGas LIEE Programs • Fully support the programmatic initiative: “By 2020, 100% of eligible and willing customers will have received all cost effective Low Income Energy Efficiency measures. “ • Increase collaboration among and leveraging of other low-income programs and services • Integrate LIEE programs with energy efficiency and other demand-side management programs • Focus programs on customers with high energy use, burden , and insecurity while continuing to serve all eligible low income populations
SDG&E Leveraging as of April 30, 2009 • SDG&E is currently working with the three LIHEAP agencies serving San Diego and Southern Orange County to develop a leveraging platform • Several issues are still pending, including data sharing, data entry and fee schedules • SDG&E will provide an update once negotiations are completed
SoCalGas Leveraging as of April 30, 2009 • SoCalGas continues to meet with several non-IOU utilities that provide electric and water services to SoCalGas customers to identify opportunities to leverage one another’s low-income energy efficiency programs • SoCalGas and Imperial Irrigation District (IID) have completed an agreement to administer low-income services for SoCalGas LIEE measures and the IID Residential Energy Assistance Program • Upon installation of measures, SoCalGas will invoice IID for the proper measures and fees
SoCalGas Leveraging • SoCalGas continues to work with Burbank Water & Power on an agreement to provide low-income measures to customers who reside in their over-lapping territories • This agreement will provide customers with a comprehensive bundle of measures including gas, electric and water • SoCalGas has initiated talks with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Glendale Water and Power, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), City of Anaheim, Pasadena Water and Power, Central Basin Municipal Water District, Los Angeles County and others to identify opportunities to reduce costs and leverage energy efficiency and water conservation efforts
Integration – SDG&E as of April 30, 2009 • SDG&E received referrals from the Customer Call Center (CCC) and the LIEE program to achieve the following CARE enrollments: • 1,517 enrollments from the CCC • 325 enrollments through LIEE • SDG&E has entered into a contract with the contractor responsible for the Energy Efficiency Mobile Home program to also provide all LIEE measures to LIEE eligible customers. This should expedite the treatment of LIEE homes in mobile home parks
Integration – SoCalGas as of April 30, 2009 • SoCalGas received referrals from the CCC and the LIEE program to achieve the following CARE enrollments: • 9,878 enrollments from the CCC • 1,075 enrollments through LIEE
Whole Neighborhood Approach – SDG&E • SDG&E’s Whole Neighborhood Approach (WNA) was developed in early 2009 using Census and PRIZM code data to identify neighborhoods that have a high potential for LIEE eligibility • To contact these potential customers, SDG&E is implementing a comprehensive direct marketing plan which will includes direct mail, automated outbound calling and door-to-door canvassing • This three tiered approach is designed to heighten program awareness and generate referrals from the customers targeted to be served
Whole Neighborhood Approach – SoCalGas • SoCalGas’ WNA was developed using Census and PRIZM code data along with CARE status, climate zone and Zip 9 information to identify neighborhoods that have a high potential for LIEE eligibility • The initial data query will exclude any homes that have previously received LIEE measures or that fall outside the targeted “neighborhood”
Whole Neighborhood Approach – SoCalGas • SoCalGas worked with Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAPOC) to identify 1,084 potential LIEE customers • CAPOC used this data for a “Weatherization Walk” event, sponsored by Senator Lou Correa, to canvass the targeted neighborhood • SoCalGas will sponsor a WNA with Avalon-Carver and Reliable Energy on May 2nd • The defined “neighborhood” identified 3,008 potential LIEE customers in Wilmington • Marketing and outreach in the neighborhood began in April resulting in 70 enrollments and 55 appointments for primary weatherization services on May 2nd • SoCalGas sponsored a WNA with The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) between May 14th – May 19th • 878 potential LIEE customers were identified in La Habra • Marketing and outreach began in April. . Enrollment and primary weatherization was conducted between May 14th – 16th • Secondary weatherization occurred on May 19th
Whole Neighborhood Approach – SoCalGas Data as of April 30, 2009
WeCARE Events – SDG&E • SDG&E partnered with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the Urban League of San Diego and Workforce Partnership to assist over 5,000 local residents at the San Diego Career Opportunity Exchange and WeCARE California Resource Fair • Pre-event coverage included an article in the San Diego Union Tribune, a “Community Spotlight” interview to discuss the event on SignOnRadio, public service announcements on several radio stations, flyers which directed customers to a new website for more information about WeCARE and postcards mailed to customers identified as having a high potential for CARE eligibility
WeCARE Events – SDG&E • Event day media coverage included live interviews during the morning newscasts inviting viewers to the event, television coverage by KBNT 17 Univision, KGTV 10 ABC, KNSD NBC, Fox 5 San Diego, Urban Broadcast News Network, Radio Latina, Frontera Newspaper and many more • The event targeted job seekers and featured information about customer assistance programs such as CARE, LIEE and bill assistance • Local community based organizations (CBOs) and local companies also attended to create a “one-stop shop” for employment, financial and community services and aid
WeCARE Events – SDG&E • 22 CBOs participated and sponsored by SDG&E • 5,000 attendees; • 1,500 questions addressed at SDG&E’s Customer Assistance booth; • 1,200 Home Energy and Water-Saving Kits given away; • 175 CARE applications received; • 84 CARE enrollments achieved; • 61 CARE re-certifications achieved; • 188 LIEE referrals received with 134 eligible; and • 2 FERA enrollments achieved
WeCARE Events - SoCalGas • SoCalGas partnered with the CPUC, PG&E, SCE, LADWP and local CBOs in a week long series of resource fairs that featured information about CARE and LIEE customer assistance programs as well as financial and community services • Pre-event efforts included meeting with elected officials; newspaper, radio and TV ads in selected markets; press releases, media interviews, passing out flyers and postcards and teaming with key non-profit organizations to ensure all customer in need could receive assistance as soon as possible
WeCARE Events - SoCalGas • SoCalGas participated in several WeCARE events: • April 20th - WeCARE California Bakersfield Resource Fair was attended by Commissioner Dian Grueneich, local politicians and executives from SoCalGas, PG&E and SCE • Approximately 600 residents attended and received information on the utility assistance programs • April 24th - WeCARE California Los Angeles Resource Fair was attended by the CPUC, executives from LADWP, SoCalGas and the Los Angeles Unified School District • Approximately 1,000 residents attended and received information on the utility assistance program • April 25th WeCARE California El Centro Resource Fair and Imperial County’s Children’s Fair was attended by the CPUC, IID and SoCalGas • Over 20,000 residents from nearby communities attended • Attendees received information and assistance on utility programs, personal finances, and a myriad of social programs from over 80 exhibitors • Local television stations aired the event during their morning and evening broadcasts and included SoCalGas’ website information to assist customer in obtaining information on all of SoCalGas’ programs and services
CARE Program Enrollments/Goals2007 – 2011 as of April 30, 2009 SDG&E .*Revised enrollment numbers to reach the Commission ordered goal of 90% penetration
CARE Program Enrollments/Goals 2007 – 2011 as of April 30, 2009 SoCalGas .*Revised enrollment numbers to reach the Commission ordered goal of 90% penetration
CARE Outreach Activities for April – SDG&E • Provided information about SDG&E’s low-income programs at the following events: • California First Lady Maria Shriver’s WEConnect event • The Ability Center and Paralyzed Veterans Administration event • Go Green and Clean Chula Vista Family Day • American Lung Association and Better Breathers Club • Community Rebuilding Day • San Diego Community Cares – Food Bank Distribution and Information Fairs
CARE Outreach Activities for April – SoCalGas • Launched an innovative on-line advertising campaign that ran from April 1st through May 15th • Customers visiting sites such as Facebook.com, Weatherbug.com, People.com or Univision.com were shown a banner which directed them to a CARE dedicated page for more information on how to enroll on-line • On April 22, SoCalGas participated with SCE in a CARE program Telethon at the KMEX TV Univision and KFTR TV Telefutura studios • Representatives from each utility described the available assistance programs as well as the upcoming WeCARE California events • The telethon aired from 5:00 to 8:00 am and generated over 800 CARE program related calls. • On site bilingual utility representatives who spoke with callers said they received numerous expressions of gratitude for their efforts
CARE Outreach Activities –SoCalGas • Provided information about SoCalGas’ low-income programs at the following events: • 2009 Montebello Chamber of Commerce Business Expo • California African American museum • Getty Center Emergency Preparedness Fair • Get Hip, Go Green Earth Day • Montebello Commerce YMCA Healthy Kid’s Day • Retired Senior Volunteer Program Luncheon
2009 Program Updates Detailed information about the WeCare and other outreach efforts and about CARE and LIEE program achievements can be found in SDG&E’s and SoCalGas’ April Monthly Reports