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Low Income Energy Advisory Board. Chairman’s Report January 9, 2008. LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08. Subcommittee Follow Up 2008 Work Plan. LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08. Legislative Recommendations Appropriations – met with Chairs on 11/28
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Low Income Energy Advisory Board Chairman’s Report January 9, 2008
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • Subcommittee Follow Up • 2008 Work Plan
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • Legislative Recommendations • Appropriations – met with Chairs on 11/28 • Human Services – met with Sen. Co-Chair on 12/17 • Energy – meeting still to be scheduled • Written summary of recommendations re: legislation sent to all three committees
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • Subcommittee Follow Up • Communication/Coordination • Need to develop specific $ request for each recommendation • Interchange system • Automated communication re: fuel authorizations
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • Subcommittee Follow Up • Low Income Discount Rate Program • Provide information on other states experiences • Develop $ impact that will be subsidized by other rate payers
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • Subcommittee Follow Up • Early Intake Process • Provide information on supplanting issue • Provide $ requested for implementation
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • Subcommittee Follow Up • Funding Needs & Resources • Provide information on target population(s) to be served • Specific benefits to be provided • Numbers of households/individuals • Provide $ requested for implementation
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • 2008 Work Plan Recommendation • Continue the “sub committee” approach • Concentration on: • Refinement of information regarding potential issues of concern • Development of recommendations
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • Utility Subcommittee • To support and evaluate the existing arrearage forgiveness program • Monitor DPUC docket proceedings • Bring to the Board recommendations for LIEAB interaction in docket • Work with utilities/DPUC on providing evaluation of “below bill” payment program
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • Utility Subcommittee • Low Income Discount Rate • Provide information on other states experiences • Develop $ impact that will be subsidized by other rate payers
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • LIHEAP Communication Subcommittee • Develop an effective communication system for LIEAB members re: LIHEAP • Develop a mechanism for LIEAB to be able to take Board action re: LIHEAP
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • Weatherization Subcommittee • To develop a pilot program in collaboration with the ECMB re: provision of conservation and weatherization services to low income households • Identify target populations • Identify services to be provided • Identify costs to provide services • Develop implementation plan
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • CEAP Recommendations Subcommittee • To provide recommendations re: administrative changes to the CEAP program • To research/develop recommendations re: alternative approaches to delivery of services
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • CEAP Recommendations Subcommittee • Application Intake Process • Identify annual costs for early intake process • Explore an all-year intake process • Identify issues • Develop cost/benefit analyses • Promulgate recommendations
LIEAB – Chairman’s Report – 1/9/08 • CEAP Recommendations Subcommittee • All-Weather Program • Identify issues with implementing an year-round program • Identify target populations • Identify benefit levels • Identify funding needs • Develop recommendations