NYS Weatherization Assistance Program Update May, 2011

NYS Weatherization Assistance Program

UpdateMay, 2011

Low Income Forum on Energy 2011

Regional Meetings

May, 20111

HCR Homes and Community RenewalPresented by HCR Staff Thomas Platten – New Paltz & Malta Michael Gorman – Lake Placid Daniel Grau – NYC Beth Ryan - Elmira Daniel Buyer - Rochester

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Weatherization Assistance Program

What I will cover: Background and brief history American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act (ARRA) ARRA Update on units served What’s next for Weatherization???

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Background - Program Mission

“To reduce heating and cooling costs for low-income families, particularly

the elderly, persons with disabilities, and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes and

ensuring their health and safety.”

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Weatherization History Conceived during the 1973 oil embargo; Established in New York in 1977; Traditionally funded from two Federal

sources: US Departments of Energy and Health

and Human Services Suballocation of LIHEAP funds is through

OTDA History of wide fluctuations in funding

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Recent History

In 2009, $98.7 million was distributed, more than 15,000 units have been weatherized

In 2010, $70 million was distributed, more than 13,000 will have been weatherized by June 2011

Recovery Act has provided $395 million, enough to weatherize 55,000 + households in 2009-2011

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American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

$5 billion for Weatherization nationally - $394 million to NYS (largest in the nation)

Average cost-per-unit limit raised from $4,500 to $6,500

Funding July1, 2009 through September 30, 2011

Eligibility remains at 60% of state median income

Other Requirements – MBE/WBE, SHPO, Lead Paint rules, etc.

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ARRA cont’d

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ARRA imposed new labor rules (Davis Bacon)

Significant increase in training resources • NYSWDA and AEA training centers, • Four regional pressure houses under

construction Increased reporting and accountability rules

Six independent audits and reviews have been conducted thus far…

Stimulus funds are in every community

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For Landlords/Owners of Rental Units With some exceptions, tenants must income

certify; at least 50% must be income eligible 25% Owner Investment required* 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 (i.e. windows)

WAP $ is not Gap $!

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ARRA Progress To Date

After18 months (as of 4/20/11):20,833 units completed;23,738 under construction ;10,000+ units with energy audits

completed and poised to begin construction. 

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ARRA Progress cont’d

44,571 of the 45,000 unit ARRA goal are completed or in progress

Yes, New York will exceed the unit goal for

US DOE 1,150 Jobs have been created with

ARRA $ $202 million of ARRA funds

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Typical Weatherization Director’s Day

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What’s next for Weatherization Post ARRA DOE funding is up in the air For 2011, perception by some that WAP

is awash in ARRA $$ ARRA ends in New York no later than Dec.

2011 Other possible funding sources for WAP

Green Jobs/Green NY SBC / NYSERDA programs, i.e.Empower, MPP Utility SBC programs Fee for service

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Weatherization Works!

Please Visitwww.nyshcr.org

or call 1-800-ASK-DHCR

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