On-Line Resources The Resource Expansion/Leveraging Tools at : weatherizationplus.org Meg Power, PhD Leveraged Partnerships Project Economic Opportunity Studies, Inc Washington, DC
Why a Leveraging Site? Resource expansion is one of 3 of the WeatherizationPLUS Plan Strategies for The Site supplements your organizational staff and information resources
I Always Wanted to Ask…. What the Heck Does “Leveraging” Mean?! That there is something of value to give weight to your end of the ‘lever’ and raise more value and the other end. OR “using the resources of your program and its organizations, such as people, time, skills, good reputation and funding, to attract more resources to complement it.”
What ARE Weatherization Plus Models and Options? ENERGY AFFORDABILITY PROGRAMS With leveraged resources not only efficiency but efficiency PLUS not only funding but policies not only WAP–eligible but also moderate income
Q: Who are The Resources For? A: Four groups. #1 Weatherization /Community Organization Leaders #2 Advocates Representing #1
Leaders’ Tools: Setting the Goals of Expansion
Leaders’ Tools Short Action Guides:
Leadership Decision Tools Strategic & Resource Planning
Advocacy Tools – Basic Skills
Advocacy Tools –Templates
Who IS IT FOR (cont’d) #3 Program managers Operations - Focused Tools
Who IS IT FOR (cont’d) #4 Potential Partners
Q. Does the site have a bias? A. For sure! It features: programs that are coordinated effectively with WAP investments. affordability programs with a strong efficiency component. (Fortunately, this bias is evidence-based.)
Resources Not Found Here: Technical information – See WAP TAC Program guidance (except re: leveraging) See the Library National surveys (see WAPTAC and NCAT/LIHEAP ) News headlines about new leveraging Everything we know: our staff has more &/or can find you more material. Please contact us!
Resources by Category Leveraging Strategy, People, & $$ Rules for Federal Leveraging Support Planning Tips Issue Papers Coalition-Building Guidebook Communications Tools
Resources by Category Leveraged Program Models and Info Utility Efficiency Programs Integrated Energy Affordability Programs Affordable Housing Leveraging Renewable Energy And Sustainable Development Earning Fees For Efficiency Services Other Projects
Resources by Category 3.Tools Energy Market And Regulation Concepts Model Statutes And Consumer Regs. Sample Testimony Model Forms To Use At Commissions Volunteer Experts
Resources By Category 4. Regional Data Southeast Region Energy Burden (FY 06) 25% V. Midwest at 26% Warm State WAP Leveraging as % All US CA= 30%: TX= +3% All Other (15 states) = 3%
Resources by Category 5. National Data
Resources by Category National Data 2 WAP Savings Util. Discounts Max. LIHEAP VALUE of 2008 WAP: $414 +
New Stuff Keeps Coming… Pottsville, PA: CEO Roseburg, OR: UCAN
Use Your Leveraging Partnerships Project ! Wind Power: Maine: Washington- Hancock and Washington: Coastal CAA