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Weatherization Update

Weatherization Update. Presented by: Daniel Buyer Regional Director, Syracuse Regional Office Assistant Commissioner, WAP ARRA Initiatives NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal. Weatherization Assistance Program Funding. The Program is funded from two federal sources :

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Weatherization Update

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  1. Weatherization Update Presented by: Daniel Buyer Regional Director, Syracuse Regional Office Assistant Commissioner, WAP ARRA Initiatives NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal

  2. Weatherization Assistance Program Funding • The Program is funded from two federal sources: • Formula allocation from US Dept of Energy • Suballocation of HEAP funds through OTDA • In 2008 $67.3 million was available which was sufficient to assist more than 13,600 units • In 2009, $98.7 million was distributed, and served more than 15,000 units • Recovery Act funds have provided another $394 million, enough to assist at least 45,000 more households

  3. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act • Recovery Act: $5 billion for Weatherization nationally - $394 million to NYS (largest in the nation) • Average cost-per-unit limit raised to $6,500 • Funding must be spent by March, 2112. • Income limit remains at 60% of state median • Recovery Act imposed new labor rules • Significant increase in training resources • Increased reporting and accountability rules

  4. DHCR’s Recovery Act Funding Plan • $190 million allocated to 66 sub grantees – at least one in every county. • $60 million for “Temporary Sub Grantees” targeting Section 8, Rural, LIHC, special needs and other multi-family housing. • Performance-based incentive pool • Funding set aside for training, monitoring, administration, and technical assistance

  5. How do I get WAP? • Contact your local sub grantee • Temporary sub grantees may also help • Work is based on an energy audit • WAP improvements must have 1:1 SIR • Davis Bacon required for ARRA funds • Other Requirements – MBE/WBE, SHPO, Lead Paint, etc • .

  6. For Multi-Family Housing • Traditionally, 62% of WAP goes to rental/multi-family; Presently for ARRA – 81% • WAP $ is not Gap $. • Income certification - at least 50% must be income eligible. • 25% Owner Investment required* • For group homes and shelters, 1 floor = 1 unit – OR - Every 800 sq. feet of living space = 1 unit.

  7. Revised Owner Investment Policy 25 percent owner investment still required, for landlords, but: • More flexible for small (1-4) unit buildings • No investment required for subsidized properties, defined as those qualifying for 581-a. • Investment may still be required to achieve required SIR

  8. Other Changes & Initiatives • The HUD/USDA list http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/multifamily_guidance.html • New Incentive Policy • WAP information on line • Using WAP with LIHTC

  9. Green Jobs and Training • NYSWDA and AEA • Taitem Engineering • Pressure Houses at Local Colleges • Partnerships with OTDA, DOL and NYSERDA

  10. ARRA Progress To Date After 7 months (as of 6/1/10): • 2,979 units completed • 13,746 under construction and • 16,375 with energy audits completed and poised to begin construction  – • Over 33,000 out of our 45,000 unit ARRA goal complete or in progress. •    582 Jobs • Training for “Green Jobs”

  11. www.nysdhcr.gov or call 1-800-ASK-DHCR

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