14 Leveraging Incentive Program ,2607A

14.1 Do you plan to submit an application for the leveraging incentive program? Yes No 14.2 Describe instructions to any third parties and/or local agencies for submitting LIHEAP leveraging resource information and retaining records. Local Agencies participating in the Leveraging Incentive Program are required to submit a leveraging report to CSD. Agencies are required to retain all support documentation for period of three (3) years. 14.3 For each type of resource and/or benefit to be leveraged in the upcoming year that will meet the requirements of 45 C.F.R. § 96.87(d)(2)(iii), describe the following: Resource What is the type of resource or benefit ? What is the source(s) of the resource ? How will the resource be integrated and coordinated with LIHEAP? 1 Discount/waiver Utility companies Local agencies and CSD coordinate the services provided under LIHEAP with existing reduced rate programs at Californias larger investor-owned utilities, as well as many smaller municipal utilities. The coordination of these programs enables the agencies to expand services to families who otherwise would not receive assistance due to lack of information about the programs. This coordination occurs through prearranged agreements between the local CSD/LIHEAP contractors and the utility companies. The LIHEAP contractors work in direct conjunction with the utility companies by maintaining ongoing communication to screen and refer potential clients and coordinate benefits. In order to maximize the impact and effectiveness of both programs, applicants are screened to determine if the applicant from either source has already received any benefits. The applicant is provided assistance in completing an application for the reduced rate programs at the time the applicant is being assisted for HEAP. 2 Cash Non-profits This resource was integrated and coordinated with LIHEAP in two ways: a. Due to funds from both sources (LIHEAP and utility companies/third-party co-payments) being used in the same household, the low-income household benefited by receiving LIHEAP assistance in addition to assistance from either the utility company program or third-party co-payment once the LIHEAP programs maximum level of assistance was reached. b. To ensure that low-income households have year-around access to energy assistance and that the greatest number of low-income households receive assistance, local agencies have coordinated the services provided under LIHEAP with local private and public energy assistance programs. The coordination of these programs enables the agencies to expand emergency services to families who otherwise would not receive assistance through LIHEAP due to insufficient funds. The coordination occurs through prearranged agreements between the local LIHEAP contractors and the utility assistance providers. The LIHEAP contractors work in direct conjunction with the utility assistance providers by maintaining ongoing communication to screen potential clients and coordinate benefits. In order to maximize the impact and effectiveness of both programs, applicants are screened to determine if any benefits have already been received by the applicant from either source. 3 Cash Utility companies Utility companies provide funds to provider agencies, allowing agencies to install additional weatherization measures in qualifying low-income homes. 4 Cash Utility companies This resource was integrated and coordinated with LIHEAP due to funds from both sources (LIHEAP and utility companies) being used in the same household. The low-income household, therefore, was further weatherized to prevent the loss of heated and/or cooled air from the dwelling. As a result of the coordination of the weatherization contracts, additional LIHEAP-eligible households received weatherization measures, as appropriate an as allowable within LIHEAP contract. The client files are documented and maintained at each respective agency. 5 Cash Utility companies This resource is coordinated with LIHEAP because LIHEAP eligible and other low-income households are identified as needing repair or replacement of appliances during the time the dwelling is being assessed for weatherization services. Additionally, the utility companies utilize a bid process to identify administering agencies. CSD-funded agencies are successful in the bid process in large part due to their experience in providing weatherization services under LIHEAP and because they are known entity in the low-income community. Coordination with landlords to provide additional LIHEAP eligible households 6 In-Kind Contribution Landlords weatherization and appliances as appropriate and allowable within the LIHEAP contract. 7 Discount/waiver Local suppliers Direct negotiations with local suppliers of weatherization materials for the LIHEAP Program resulted in lower than market costs for materials purchased in bulk quantities. As a result of the resources generated from the discount received from these bulk purchases, additional LIHEAP eligible homes received weatherization measures as appropriate and allowable within the LIHEAP contract. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.