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 Winter Care Program This is a utility customer contribution fuel fund program. Administered by Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas counties to supplement LIHEAP funds when LIHEAP benefits are insufficient to meet the needs of the household. 2 Winterhelp This is a utility customer contribution program that receives donations from the community and a matching percentage from the local utility company to be distributed to the households in the Louisville/Jefferson county area. One-time payments are made to the vendor, Louisville Gas and Electric for customers who are facing a utility crisis and the maximum crisis benefit in LIHEAP are exhausted for LIHEAP funds are not available. 3 Columbia Gas Energy Assistance Program This program provides cash benefits and discounts on heating bills to Columbia Gas low-income customers. This resource serves households that are eligible for and receive LIHEAP subsidy. An agreement between Columbia Gas of Kentucky and Community Action Council specific eligibility criteria, benefit levels, period of operation, and how LIHEAP resources are integrated. 4 Delta Gas Energy Assistance Program Cash benefits for low- income Delta customers which provides a credit to their Delta Gas account for five heating months (November - March). Resource serves households who are eligible for and receive LIHEAP subsidy. An agreement between Delta Natural Gas and Community Action Council specifies eligibility criteria, benefit levels, period of operation, and how LIHEAP resources are integrated. 5 Salvation Army, United Way, Schools Ministerial Associations, Churches, and other non-profit organizations. Private cash donations or in- kind donations. Funds will be used to supplement LIHEAP or used when LIHEAP funds are expended. 6 Demand Side Management Demand Side Management programs are utility sponsored energy efficiency program to lower the current demand for energy. Enhances low-income households by providing weatherization services 7 Distribution of fans, air conditioners, and payments toward utility bills. Private cash donations or in- kind donations by community action agencies, utility companies, city and county government and civic operations. Funds will be used to supplement LIHEAP or used when LIHEAP funds are expended. 8 Project Warm and other similar resources Provided by local non-profit organizations and utility companies. Provides weatherization activities and energy audits, window replacements, and insulation materials to low-income households. 9 Affordable Energy Corporation Provides year-round monthly cash benefits to LG&E customers. All clients must participate in energy education conservation, and weatherization services. Governed by the Public Service Commission and administered by CAAs to 10 Certificate of Need (CFN) Clients must meet criteria for LIHEAP and agree to apply for the weatherization program, if applicable. either give a 30-day extension or a reconnection for services for a natural gas or electric household. 11 Miscellaneous leveraging activities Waivers of utility applications, reconnect fees, late payment charges, security deposits, reimbursement for energy efficient appliances, and reduced cost of fuel. Client must meet the criteria for LIHEAP. 12 Columbia Gas Warm Wise Replacement of furnaces with more energy efficient furnaces. By replacing old furnaces with low energy efficient ratings with more energy efficient furnaces, the consumption of gas for the operation of a furnace will be reduced leading to lower utility costs which should result in less dependence on 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.