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. Colorado LIHEAP instructs third parties and/or local agencies to keep detailed records on the services and the dollar amount of the benefits provided to each LIHEAP household for the fiscal year in which they were provided. Each agency is required to submit the information to the Colorado LIHEAP office on an annual basis. 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 Payment Assistance for LIHEAP clients who are in need of assistance and for low-income clients who exceed LIHEAP eligibility guidelines. Most of the assistance is provided during the months that LIHEAP is not in operation. Energy Outreach Colorado Energy Outreach Colorado staff and Colorado LIHEAP staff meet monthly to assure coordination of services. 2 Weatherization Services Colorado Energy Office Colorado LIHEAP coordinates with the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) by providing data on LIHEAP eligible households. CEO then serves these households through coordination with local weatherization agencies. CO LIHEAP meets quarterly with the CEO regarding weatherization services. 3 Percent of Payment Income Plans offered by Colorado's four regulated utility companies for gas and electric customers. Atmos Energy, Black Hills Utilities, Colorado Natural Gas, and Xcel Energy. Colorado LIHEAP coordinates with each utility by providing information on LIHEAP eligible households monthly for the purpose of outreach and the development of percentage of payment plans. 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.