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. 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 Customer Contribution Funds These funds represent a legislatively mandated customer contribution program, for all state regulated utilities. Customers and members donate money in addition to their energy bill. The utility companies also match donated funds with funds of their own. These funds are passed through to local community action agencies to augment LIHEAP and Weatherization assistance to low-income households. This is a legislative mandated program. Members of Iowa's community action agencies, the state energy assistance office, the state weatherization office, and low-income representatives were instrumental in establishing rules for these programs. 2 MidAmerican Energy, Interstate Power and Light, Black Hills Energy Weatherization of low-income customers These funds are the continuation of a one-time legislatively mandated program that regulated utilities return money to low- income customers for energy efficiency programs. Program representatives have and continue to document and report on low-income households' energy burdens, and the impact of those burdens on the household's ability to meet basic needs. Through personal contact with utility representatives, LIHEAP program representatives have negotiated low-income energy efficiency funding. 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.