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. Commerce distributes leveraging program instructions, requirements, and data reporting tools to local agencies. Local agencies work internally and with local energy providers to collect qualified leveraging data. Using the provided data reporting tool, local agencies submit their leveraging data to Commerce. Commerce reviews and approves the data received from local agencies. Commerce also collects additional weatherization leveraging data, which is available in the State’s weatherization database. Once all the data is collected, Commerce completes the HHS leveraging report and submits all required documentation. 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 Education of UTC and other parties to the need for low- income services and inclusion of low- income provisions in rate cases Washington Community Action Partnership Attend meetings, workgroups, public hearings, and provide input on policies and state plan 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.