NC Weatherization Assistance Program

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NC Weatherization Assistance Program

• Harold Davis III
• 919 715 5850
• April 14, 2009

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The Whole House Approach

• Whole House Weatherization looks at energy
  savings as a complete package. It looks at both
  how to save money through selecting energy
  efficient measures and also how those selections
  impact the other measures, the house and the
  homeowners.

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Program Mission

• The Weatherization Programs mission is to
  enhance the well-being of low-income residents,
  particularly those persons who are most
  vulnerable such as the elderly, the handicapped,
  and children, through the installation of energy
  efficient and energy-related health and safety
  measures, thus benefiting clients through reduced
  energy bills, enhanced comfort, and the
  mitigation of energy related health risks.

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Weatherization in NC
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Weatherization in NC

• State WAP Office
• Program Manager (Vacant)
• 2 Program Analyst
• 1 Data Processor
• 1 Finance Analyst (Vacant)

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Weatherization in NC

• 30 Agencies
• 24 Community Action Programs
• 3 Local Governments
• 3 Non-Profit Organizations

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Weatherization in NC

• Crew Contract/ Split FY08-09
• 16 use in-house crews
• 2 use a hybrid of both
• 12 use Wx sub-contractor

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Weatherization in NC

• Weatherization subcontractors are contracted by
  the local agency.
• Contract are awarded based on the agencies bid
  procedures.
• Contractor must provide
• Proof of Insurance
• Proof of Training
• List of weatherization equipment owned
• Rates that will be charged for the year

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The Weatherization Process

• Homeowner or Renter applies for the program
• Households who are 200 of Poverty, receive TANF
  or Supplemental Security Income are eligible for
  the service
• Review utility data
• Schedule Home Energy Audit

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The Weatherization Process

• Every home receives a comprehensive energy audit
  documented on Home Energy Assessment Checklist
  (HEAC)
• Diagnostics on the house including the HVAC
  system
• Potential for Energy Saving Measures are assessed
• Health and Safety work identified
• Incidental Repairs work identified

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The Weatherization Process

• An Evaluate Clean Tune (ECT) is performed by a
  licensed HVAC Contractor, any repair or
  replacement work is ideally done before
  weatherization.
• Work Order is issued to crew/contractor
• Covers Material/ Reasonable Time Estimations
• Specific Instructions
• Crew/contractor should also receive a copy of the
  HEAC

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The Weatherization Process

• Measures on home are performed and interim
  readings are taken where appropriate.
• Coordinator does a final inspection to ensure all
  work has be completed properly and client
  education to ensure client can use any new
  equipment.
• Invoices are reconciled and job is closed

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The Weatherization Process

• Weatherization Contractor Invoices
• Materials and Labor must be separated
• Health Safety must be clearly identified
• Incidental Repairs must be clearly identified

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HARRP

• Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Program
• Companion program to Weatherization
• 150 of poverty are eligible
• Currently, major repair and replacement of
  heating and cooling systems is covered mostly
  under this program.
• Generally, fuel switching is not allowed under
  DOE rules
• Reason for replacement must be included in
  clients file
• NEAT or Manual J software required for forced air
  system replacements
• Bids process should follow agencies rules
  (usually requires bids for items over 500-1000)

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NC Priority Lists

• NC Weatherization installs energy efficiency
  measures based DOE approved Priority Lists
• Priority Lists are based on computerized audits
  (NEAT and MHEA), where measures were frequently
  recommended based on having a savings to
  investment ratio (SIR) above 1
• The Priority Lists will be revised for the
  FY2009-2010 year

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NC Priority List for Single Family Homes

• 1 Air Sealing
• 2 Attic Insulation
• 3 Dense Pack Sidewalls
• 4 Floor Insulation
• 5 Seal Insulate Ducts
• 6 Smart Thermostat
• 7 Compact Florescent Lamps
• 8 Refrigerator

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NC Priority List for Mobile Homes

• 1 Duct Sealing and House Pressure Reduction
• 2 Roof-Cavity Insulation with Associated Air
  Sealing
• 3 Floor Insulation
• 4 Furnace cleaning and Tune Up
• 5 Water-Heating Packages
• 6 Baseload Electricity Reduction
• 7 Air Sealing the Building Shell
• 8 Side Wall Insulation

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Projected Funding Levels

• ARRA grants 5 billion to WAP Nationwide
• 131 million for NC 108 million for weatherizing
  units and 23 million for training and technical
  assistance
• HARRP received no additional funds through ARRA

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Projected Funding Levels
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Projected Funding Levels

• The projected funding will allow NC WAP to
  weatherize over 14,000 homes over the next three
  years with ARRA funds.
• Typically, the WAP network weatherizes about
  3,000 homes with DOE LIHEAP and will continue
  to do so while the ARRA is in affect.

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Federal Guidance

• ARRA allocation must be segregated, tracked and
  maintain apart from other revenue streams
• The maximum unit average has been increased from
  2966 to 6500.
• Initial ARRA guidance from DOE was issued March
  12, 2009.
• ARRA focus is to retain and create jobs while
  weatherizing homes.

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Federal Guidance

• ARRA will be obligated in three batches
• 10
• 40
• The balance will distributed based on DOEs
  review of the states progress, compliance with
  reporting requirements, and creating jobs. DOE
  reserves the right to withhold further funding.

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Federal Guidance

• DOE expects for states to continue monitoring a
  minimum 5 of the homes weatherized every year,
  but encourages more.
• This will mean multiple monitoring visits for all
  agencies.

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State Government Prospective

• Ensure all funds are expended while maintaining
  quality and preventing abuse.
• If current the weatherization network cannot meet
  goals, then additional providers may authorized.
• The head of the Office of Economic Recovery and
  Investment will track all of NC stimulus funds.

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Current Plan from OEO

• Revising the NC Weatherization Installation
  Standards.
• Updating the Priority List of Measures.
• Identifying partners/consultants/potential work
  pools
• Exploring the possibility of a training center
  and/or compressive weatherization curriculum.

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Agency Planning

• Contractors may have to increase capacity and new
  contractors identified.
• Agencies who currently use only crews may need to
  adopt a crew contractor model.
• Equipment and space needs will have to
  identified.
• Procurement procedures may have to be revised.

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