5 WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE

Eligibility, 2605(c)(1)(A), 2605(b)(2) - Assurance 2 5.1 Designate the income eligibility threshold used for the Weatherization component Add Household Size Eligibility Guideline Eligibility Threshold 1 All Household Sizes State Median Income 60.00% 5.2 Do you enter into an interagency agreement to have another government agency administer a WEATHERIZATION component? Yes No 5.3 If yes, name the agency and attach a copy of the Internal Agreement or Contract. Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control 5.4 Is there a separate monitoring protocol for weatherization? Yes No WEATHERIZATION - Types of Rules 5.5 Under what rules do you administer LIHEAP weatherization? (Check only one.) Entirely under LIHEAP (not DOE) rules Entirely under DOE WAP (not LIHEAP) rules Mostly under LIHEAP rules with the following DOE WAP rule(s) where LIHEAP and WAP rules differ (Check all that apply): Income Threshold Weatherization of entire multi-family housing structure is permitted if at least 66% of units (50% in 2- & 4-unit buildings) are eligible units or will become eligible within 180 days Weatherize shelters temporarily housing primarily low income persons (excluding nursing homes, prisons, and similar institutional care facilities). Other - Describe: Mostly under DOE WAP rules, with the following LIHEAP rule(s) where LIHEAP and WAP rules differ (Check all that apply.) Income Threshold Weatherization not subject to DOE WAP maximum statewide average cost per dwelling unit. Weatherization measures are not subject to DOE Savings to Investment Ration (SIR ) standards. Other - Describe: LIHEAP clients are categorically eligible for LIHEAP WAP. LIHEAP eligibility is going to be 60% SMI. Additional notes: (1) Categorical eligibility for weatherization for HUD means-tested programs (2) Allow use of LIHEAP funds to place solar panels on eligible homes and (3) use of LIHEAP funds to replace combustion fuel heating systems with electric. Eligibility, 2605(b)(5) - Assurance 5 5.6 Do you require an assets test? Yes No 5.7 Do you have additional/differing eligibility policies for : Renters Yes No Renters living in subsidized housing? Yes No Renters with utilities included in the rent? Yes No 5.8 Do you give priority in eligibility to: Older Adults? Yes No Individuals with a disability? Yes No Young Children? Yes No House holds with high energy burdens? Yes No Other? Yes No If you selected "Yes" for any of the options in questions 5.6, 5.7, or 5.8, you must provide further explanation of these policies in the text field below. Renters There is a landlord letter and landlord authorization form given to the client, clients are given these items during their application process for WAP. The WAP application data entry and household eligibility is determined during their intake appointment, but the application is not completed until the landlord form is signed and returned. Once returned, the applicant signs the WAP application and the application is officially completed and ready for the next step in WAP’s process. Priorities Because of the high demand for weatherization services, the program frequently has a waiting list for services. The waiting list is comprised of families who have qualified for the program as noted above. In determining the order of weatherization, priority is given to applicants on the waiting list with certain characteristics. Renters There is a landlord letter and landlord authorization form given to the client, clients are given these items during their application process for WAP. The WAP application data entry and household eligibility is determined during their intake appointment, but the application is not completed until the landlord form is signed and returned. Once returned, the applicant signs the WAP application and the application is officially completed and ready for the next step in WAP’s process. Priorities Because of the high demand for weatherization services, the program frequently has a waiting list for services. The waiting list is comprised of families who have qualified for the program as noted above. In determining the order of weatherization, priority is given to applicants on the waiting list with certain characteristics. WAP Rank Algorithm Factor: Age Range Points >= 0 and <= 1 5 >= 2 and <= 4 4 >= 5 and <= 9 3 >= 10 and <= 12 2 >= 13 and <= 17 1 >= 60 and <= 65 1 >= 66 and <= 71 2 >= 72 and <= 77 3 >= 78 and <= 83 4 >= 84 5 Factor: Disabled Members 1 point for each Disabled Member Factor: Occupants Range Points > 0 and < 3 1 > 2 and < 5 2 > 4 and < 7 3 > 6 and < 9 4 > 8 5 Factor: High Burden If true, add 1 point, otherwise no points Factor: High Usage If true, add 1 point, otherwise no points Factor: Poverty Level Group Points Under 75% 5 75% - 100% 4 101% - 125% 3 126% - 150% 2 Above 150% 1 Once all points are tabulated the applicants are drawn from the list according to the highest point total. In the event familie s have the same number of points, the oldest actual application date will be used as the tie breaker. Benefit Levels 5.9 Do you have a maximum LIHEAP weatherization benefit/expenditure per household? Yes No 5.9a If yes, what is the maximum? $0 5.10 Do you use an Average Cost per Unit (ACPU). Yes No 5.10a If so, what is the ACPU amount? $10,000 Types of Assistance, 2605(c)(1), (B) & (D) 5.11 What LIHEAP weatherization measures do you provide ? (Check all categories that apply.) Weatherization needs assessments/audits Energy related roof repair Caulking and insulation Major appliance repairs Storm windows Major appliance replacement Furnace/heating system modifications/repairs Windows/sliding glass doors Furnace replacement Doors Cooling system modifications/repairs Water Heater Water conservation measures Cooling system replacement Roof top solar Community solar projects Compact florescent light bulbs Other - Describe: . Also providing LED light bulbs, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. On item 5.9, DNREC monitors the cost per home so that it doesn't exceed the Average Cost per Unit of $10,000. In addition, DNREC ensures that no more than 15% of the total cost per home is spent on Health & Safety (average over the total number of units weatherized). In doing this, we do not restrict the cost for each unit, we manage the overall funds spent in averages to be in compliance with DOE rules. 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.