Low Income Energy Efficiency Programs in Massachusetts

Low Income Energy Efficiency Programs in Massachusetts

Who are we? ABCD, Inc. (Action for Boston Community Development) Community Action Program founded in 1963 Sub grantee for the Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Program Co-Founder of LEAN

and why are we here? LEAN (Low-Income Energy Affordability Network) Created in 1997 after utility restructuring ABCD is lead vendor for NSTAR Policy, Program Design and Implementation of utility funded low-income sector throughout the state. Has a seat on the Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Advisory Council LEAN structure is also used to implement statewide energy grants from other sources (HHS, MTC, MassCEC)

What is Low-Income Multifamily Efficiency? Programs Overview: Dept. of Energy (DOE) ARRA Weatherization Low Income Multi Family Program (Gas and Electric Utilities) Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Grant Dept. Of Energy (DOE) Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) Grant

What is Low-Income Multifamily Efficiency? Programs Overview: Dept. of Energy (DOE) ARRA Weatherization: State public housing authorities - $25 Million 9/09 3/12 Expiring use multifamily properties - $6 Million 9/09 3/12

What is Low-Income Multifamily Efficiency? Programs Overview: Low Income Multi Family Program (Gas and Electric Utilities): Electric retrofits (lighting, appliances, etc.) Heating system/hvac upgrades Building shell measures $25 million annually through 2012

What is Low-Income Multifamily Efficiency? Programs Overview: Dept. of Energy (DOE) SERC Grant: Solar Domestic Hot Water (SDHW) Micro combined heat & power units (MCHP) AEROGEL Insulation $3 Million 1/1/11-3/31/12

What is Low-Income Multifamily Efficiency? Programs Overview: Clean Energy Center (CEC) Grant: Solar Domestic Hot Water (SDHW) Mostly Low Income Multifamily, some non-profit buildings $2 Million 1/1/11-12/31/11

Multi Family Operation Structure LEAN Network Completes: Intake and Eligibility Determination (varies slightly across multifamily programs) Audit/Assessment of project Scope of Work, Cost Effective Analysis Contracting/Implementation Inspections/Commissioning *Program operation is generally based on 1-4 Family Model

Dept. of Energy (DOE) ARRA Weatherization State Public Housing Authority: 96 housing authorities Approximately 4,000 units/$25 million Heating system replacements Approx 1,500 units complete to date Building shell work being done separately with utility monies

Dept. of Energy (DOE) ARRA Weatherization Expiring Use Multi Family Project: (continued ) Approx 950 units/ $6 million Combination of shell work and heating system replacements 400 units complete to date in projects located in Boston, Lowell and Lawrence Projects in process in Uxbridge, Hyannis, Revere and Cambridge All work will be completed spring 2012

Utility Funded Low Income Multi Family Program New Program in 2010, instituted as part of the utility three year plan Targeted to Non Profit owner group - housing authorities, community development corporations (CDC s), and other non profit owners. Statewide, limited only by utility geography Approximately $10 million for gas shell work (2011) Approximately $14 million for electric retrofit work (2011) Will increase slightly in 2012 Coordination with BRA/DND Efficiency Fund

Utility Funded Low Income Multi Family Program (continued ) Application through LEAN website (leanmultifamily.org) Eligibility Determined (60% of median income) Screened for energy use by btu/sf for prioritization Approved projects get building assessment - full building approach to identify all cost effective efficiency measures (shell work, heating, lighting retrofits) Final scope of work determined for cost effective (C.E.) analysis Work subcontracted to appropriate vendor(s) Inspections, commissioning, final C.E. report issued

Dept. of Energy (DOE) Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) Grant $3 Million grant, with all work completed by 2012 Focused on low income multi family buildings Targeted to new technologies that may become efficiency measures if cost effective, including Solar Domestic Hot Water (SDHW), Micro Combined Heating & Power Units (MCHP), and Aerogel Applications

Dept. of Energy (DOE) Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) Grant Solar Domestic Hot Water (SDHW): $900,000 available Consultant team in place already vetting project applications and screening locations Projects designed, spec d and bid

Dept. of Energy (DOE) Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) Grant $900,000 available Micro Combined Heating & Power Units (MCHP): Targeted to small multi family units (3-4) units Single system to provide heat and electricity Approximately $25,000 - $30,000 per system

Dept. of Energy (DOE) Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) Grant Aerogel Applications: $900,000 available Silica based product with super insulation qualities Will be field testing different applications (interior walls, ceilings, under exterior siding) 10mm = R-4, approx. R-10 per inch

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (CEC) Grant $2 million grant $400,000-$500,000 targeted to nonprofit buildings (swimming pools, daycares) Between the CEC/DOE resources, 35-45 projects completed by mid 2012 Exclusively for Solar Domestic Hot Water (SDHW) applications Coordinating with BRA/DND Efficiency Fund and Renew Boston Will be effectively combined with DOE SERC SDHW effort (same team and protocols)

Questions? John Wells, ABCD Vice President, Real Estate & Energy Services wells@bostonabcd.org 617-348-6410