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. The State, non-profit agencies and local county departments of social services receive in-kind contributions and money from fuel funds, city, and county government, private citizens and corporations. Non-profit agencies and county Departments of Social Services sign guarnetees of deposits for utilities. The funds received, deposited guarentees, and rate reduction programs assist persons with energy expenses who meet the federal LIHEAP eligbility guidelines. All programs are considered prior or in conjunction with the use of LIHEAP crisis funds. There is no duplication of benefits. Many agencies coordinate with DSS office that administer the Crisis Program under LIHEAP before disbursing funds unless the program is also administered through our state system and within our DSS agencies already, like many of our private funds are. 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 Heating/Cooling Duke Progress Energy's Share the Light program. Funds are 100% from monies contributed by Progress Energy customers and employees and from corporate donations. These are for any Duke Progress Energy customers. Benefits are considered prior to and/or in conjunction with LIHEAP crisis funds 2 Heating/Cooling Duke Energy Progress: NC Settlement Rate fund program are funds that are 100% from money contributions by Duke Progress Energy customers and employees and other corporate donations These are for any Duke Progress Energy customers. Benefits are considered prior to and/or in conjunction with LIHEAP crisis funds. 3 Heating/Cooling Wake Electic Corp. RoundUp. Funds are 100% from monies contributed by Wake Electric Membership Corporation These are for any wake electric customers. Benefits are considered prior to and/or in conjunction with LIHEAP crisis funds. 4 Heating Assistance Piedmont Natural Gas company share the warmth program. Funded 100% from monies contributed by Piedmont Natural Gas. These are for any Piedmont Natural Gas customers. Benefits are considered prior to and/or in conjunction with LIHEAP crisis funds. 5 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.