CAPAI ARRA Weatherization Meeting Outcomes

1. Vision: We will have a healthier and more robust CAP network at the end of the two year Ramp up. CAPAI ARRA Weatherization Meeting Outcomes January 22, 2010

2. Attendees Rick Burgin Kary Burin Mary Chant Ron Corta Derek Ferraro Mark Fleming Deb Hemmert Dick Henry Dale McGarvey Claudia Most Karen Perren Ken Robinette Ron Ruddell Brad Simmons Russ Spain Larry Stamper Lisa Stoddard Kevin Viggers Genie Sue Weppner Randy Wright Christina Zamora This presentation can also be found on the CAPAI Member Portal at: www.idahocommunityaction.org

3. Vision: We will have a healthier and more robust CAP network at the end of the two year Ramp up. Executive Summary The CAPAI agencies and IDHW met Friday morning, January 22nd, to review progress to plan and evaluate any risks to achieving ARRA goals. A potential risk to the project is the frequent, last minute requests for data from the Federal agencies with various guidance on how to calculate the jobs created, dollars spent and units completed. A single point of contact for ARRA data is the best solution. The WITS development of a web-based application has been completed. CAPAI has asked one agency to pilot their data migration to allow for any debugging in advance of the other five agencies. SEICAA has agreed to be the pilot agency. In the next step toward creating a more robust CAP network, there is a proposal for a Weatherization Technical Advisory Committee comprised of representatives from each agency. The proposal was approved. Fiscal officers dialed in to discuss OMB reporting requirements. A candid discussion took place on the challenges to track ARRA dollars associated with bulk inventory items. All agencies have agreed to do whatever it takes to provide this data. Energy Star rebates pose an insurmountable degree of complexity to comply with policies on reinvesting the rebates or allowing the clients to claim them. SEICAA described a program they are participating in: the Senior Employment Program. Lead renovator “Firm” designation and its implications were discussed and further investigation is advised.

4. Meeting Deliverables • Review two versions of ARRA numbers in reports • Decision to refer all requests for ARRA data to the Energy Program manager or the Wx Ramp up Project Manager • Provide WITS update and identify one agency to pilot migration to the web • SEICAA volunteered to pilot the WITS migration with other agencies to follow; go live date is 3/15/10 • Discuss Technical Advisory Committee proposal and determine next steps • All agencies supported the TAC proposal and the Executive Directors will nominate one or two representatives from their agency by 1/31/10

5. Meeting Deliverables • Align on OMB ARRA Quarterly reporting process • All agencies agreed to adopt fiscal practices that will allow for the transparent monitoring of ARRA investment per unit • Obtain buy-in for proposed timeline to assure release of second 50% of ARRA • Agencies agreed to host monitoring and submit any corrective actions in support of a timely and successful DOE monitor visit • Lead Renovator “Firm” designation • The discussion generated several action items for follow-up by the Energy Program manager; a teleconference will be scheduled to address remaining questions

6. Meeting Assessment • What went well • Wx managers’ roundtable • Adult learning techniques seminar • Lead renovator discussion • What didn’t go well • Room size made it difficult to hear • Not enough pineapple at the buffet