Energy Efficiency Programs WV Community Action Partnerships Education Conference May 1, 2013

Low Income Programs Available to our Customers Home Check-Up Audit with Appliance Replacement – Single Family Homes Home Check-Up Audit with Appliance Replacement – Multi-Units 20% Energy Credit Program

Who is Eligible?? Customers at or below 200% FIG Electric account must be in customer’s name Renters need landlord’s approval

Possible Measures Audit CFL’s (up to 12) Faucet Aerators Showerhead Refrigerator Replacement Energy Education

APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM LOW INCOME HOME CHECK-UP AUDIT WITH APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

Coordination of State and Utility When Possible Program is designed to work in coordination with existing State Weatherization Programs but is not mandated Audit, CFL’s, faucet aerators, showerheads, education and possible refrigerator replacement will be paid for by FirstEnergy for qualifying homes

Benefits of Coordination With FirstEnergy paying for the basic measures State monies go further The Utility benefits from this program since the kWh savings can be claimed from the measures that utility paid for.

MULTI-UNITS HOME CHECK-UP AUDITS

What is a Multi-Unit Duplexes Apartment Complexes Multi-Unit Buildings

Program Advantages for the Landlord Energy savings for residents A chance to lower water bills if low flow showerheads and aerators are installed Typically most refrigerators are similar in age and condition throughout the building which gives us the ability to replace a large quantity of appliances at one time The owner of the initial refrigerator replaced keeps the new one in the event of a resident move

HELP! MY APPLIANCES ARE KILLING ME!

Typical Household Energy Consumption Refrigeration 8% Other 8% Appliances 9% Computers & Electronics 9% Heating 31% Lighting 11% Water Heating 12% Air Conditioning 12% Source: U.S. Department of Energy

Advantages of an Agency doing Multi-Units Travel is to one site More time efficient More than (1) auditor can service the building Typically the maintenance personnel will shadow the auditor so the customer recognizes a familiar face

Customer Assistance Payment Program CAP 20% Energy Credit Program WV DHHR administers program Reduces utility bill by 20% Eligible customers receive applications from DHHR Customer completes application and mails to: Potomac Edison/Mon Power 20% Discount Program 1310 Fairmont Avenue PO Box 1392 Fairmont, WV 26555-1392

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Contact for Referrals Cindy McQuaide Energy Conservation Department Director of Programs 724-830-5726 cmcquai@firstenergycorp.com