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. Direct Service Providers pursue enhanced heat and weatherization funding through leveraging activities according to the guidelines set in the LIHEAP regulations outlined in 45 CFR 96.87, in DOE Grant Guidance and 10 CFR 440. Direct Service Providers will ensure all funds obtained from leveraging are used to increase LIHEAP impact on heating assistance and expand energy efficiency services and/or increase the number of dwelling units receiving weatherization services. 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 Cash Donations - Benefit Community Members Cash donations are used to offset utility bill assistance to low- income households. 2 Energy Education Funding - Resource Regulated electric utilities Avista, Idaho Power, Rocky Mountain Power, Intermountain Gas, Dominion Energy and AM Conservation provide funding to agencies to provide services such as: individualized education, host energy education events, and develop printed materials or provide energy conservation kits to customers, which increases the impact of bill assistance through energy conservation and education. 3 Donated Winter Clothing/Blankets - Benefit Community Members Donations of warm clothing and blankets to agency to be used to benefit low- income households and individuals. 4 Utility Funding for Weatherization - Benefit Local Businesses Funding allocated to agencies by utilities to be used to provide weatherization services to low-income housing. 5 Keep Kids Warm Program - Benefit Regulated Utilities Idaho Power, Intermountain Gas and the Salvation Army provide funding used to cover costs not allowable under LIHEAP. 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.