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NYS Weatherization Assistance Program Update May, 2011. Low Income Forum on Energy 2011 Regional Meetings. HCR Homes and Community Renewal. Presented by HCR Staff Thomas Platten – New Paltz & Malta Michael Gorman – Lake Placid Daniel Grau – NYC Beth Ryan - Elmira - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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NYS Weatherization Assistance Program
UpdateMay, 2011
Low Income Forum on Energy 2011
Regional Meetings
May, 20111
HCR Homes and Community Renewal
Presented 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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