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Low Income Single Family Services A Piggyback on VT Weatherization

Low Income Single Family Services A Piggyback on VT Weatherization. Jim Massie National Low Income Efficiency Conference Washington D.C. June 14, 2006. OVERVIEW. History Partners and Collaborators Participant Eligibility Services Measures and Incentives Performance and Budget

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Low Income Single Family Services A Piggyback on VT Weatherization

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  1. Low Income Single Family ServicesA Piggyback on VT Weatherization Jim Massie National Low Income Efficiency Conference Washington D.C. June 14, 2006

  2. OVERVIEW • History • Partners and Collaborators • Participant Eligibility • Services • Measures and Incentives • Performance and Budget • Lessons Learned

  3. PROGRAM HISTORY • 1990-1999: • Electric utilities required to implement efficiency programs as part of their least-cost “resource” mix. • Result • Incomplete coverage (not all utilities actively participated) • Inconsistent service offerings • Primarily direct install measures (lighting and water conservation)

  4. PROGRAM HISTORY • Since 2000: • The creation of Efficiency Vermont • Statewide services • System Benefits Charge • Vermont Energy Investment Corporation • a private, non-profit

  5. PROGRAM HISTORY • Efficiency Vermont: • Business Services • Residential Services • New Construction • Retail • Existing Homes

  6. PROGRAM HISTORY • Low Income Single Family (LISF): • Public Service Board contract • Low Income (MF & SF) spending ≥ 15% • SF = 1-4 unit homes (includes mobile homes) • Build on the strengths of existing services • Improve geographic equity

  7. PROGRAM PARTNERS • Primary Partners • MOU with Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) • Weatherization Assistance Program (WAPs) • BROC  CVCAC • CVCAC  NETO • SEVCA • Burlington Electric Department (BED)

  8. PROGRAM PARTNERS • Other Collaborators: • Neighborworks Agencies • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) • VT State Housing Authority • Local Public Housing Authorities

  9. PROGRAM PARTNERS • WAP Strengths: • Solid Infrastructure • Funding • 80% VT gross receipts tax on heating fuels • 20% DOE Wx • Comprehensive approach • Well established presence • Some electric efficiency experience

  10. PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY • Electric grid • Income criteria not mandated by contract • Intake through WAP process • Generally follow WAP income guidelines • Accept other qualifiers on a case-by-case • Estimated eligible population ~ 100,000

  11. PROGRAM SERVICES and MEASURES • WAP Services: • Contract with each Agency • Uniform pricing • Energy walk-through • Energy bill analysis • Energy education • Contract management

  12. PROGRAM SERVICES and MEASURES • Efficiency Vermont: • Training • Screening tools and guidelines • Technical resource • Incentives for measures • Reimbursement for fees and expenses • Largely Invisible

  13. PROGRAM INCENTIVES

  14. PROGRAM PERFORMANCE • Annual Participants: • 1,000+ • Annual Program Savings: • 1,850 MWH • $850,000 Total Resource Benefit (TRB) • Participant Savings: • $230+ per year

  15. PROGRAM PERFORMANCE • Proposed 2006 Budget

  16. PROGRAM LESSONS LEARNED • Benefits: • Costs to reach the market are lower • Easier to access the LI community • Consistent services and equitable delivery • Revenue strengthens WAP base • WAP Auditors benefit from electric training • Value added for all parties

  17. PROGRAM LESSONS LEARNED • Lessons: • WAPs “partnership” vs. “subcontractor” • WAP goals may take priority • Frequent changes are disruptive and unwelcome • Billing and data tracking is time consuming and onerous

  18. PROGRAM LESSONS LEARNED • Future Considerations • More Rx measures where possible • Screw-based lighting versus fixtures • Streamline data entry • Maintain 15% spending • Expand collaborations to target other hard-to-reach customers

  19. CONTACT INFORMATION: Jim Massie jmassie@veic.org (802) 860-4095 ext. 1050

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