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. In the years OCS offers the Leveraging Incentive Program under the LIHEAP, Massachusetts requests supporting documentation of non- federal leveraged resources (local, public, and private funds) within a reasonable timeframe from Subgrantees, utility companies, and resource providers such as United Way, Salvation Army, etc. Once received, each Leveraging Resource Form would be vetted through a state review process and a statewide Leveraging Resource Report prepared for the Secretary’s signature and submitted to the Office of Community Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the purpose of receiving the Leveraging Incentive Grant. 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 Margin Over Rack (MOR) MA Heating Oil at discounted or below market prices. The MOR pricing method is used by Local Administrating Agencies to purchase #2 fuel oil from local dealers on behalf of their clients. Participating dealers are paid for deliveries based on margin of 75 cents per gallon over a daily average rack price, based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS). Dealers either receive the MOR price or their current posted price for the delivery date, whichever is less. 2 Utility Discount Rates Investor-Owned Utility Companies All income eligible LIHEAP applicants automatically qualify for discounts on their utility bills. These discounts can save up to 42% on each bill. 3 Combined Fuel Funds Subgrantees LAAs use their combined fuel funds to assist certain HEAP eligible and over- income households. HEAP eligible households can receive additional benefits to pay for home heating costs through locally established fuel funds. 4 Weatherization Support In-kind contributions and funding from utility companies, and property owners. Certain HEAP eligible households can also receive utility funded weatherization support. 5 Supplemental State Allocation From time to time, the Massachusetts State Legislature has allocated supplemental funds to provide home energy assistance to income eligible households. Federal HEAP funds can be augmented using state appropriated funds. 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.