1 Utility Discount Program Update Energy Committee Briefing April 23, 2014.

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1 Utility Discount Program Update Energy Committee Briefing April 23, 2014

2 Presentation Overview PAGE  Background 3  Options  Other Resources 6  2013 Highlights 7-10  Enrollment Progress 11  2014 Highlights 12

3 Background Seattle City Light (SCL) has been providing bill assistance to customers in need for more than 30 years. There are three specific programs: – Utility Discount Program (UDP) – Emergency Low Income Assistance (ELIA) – Project Share In 2012, SCL worked with the Energy & Environment Committee to propose an additional focus on UDP enrollments to mitigate rate impacts driven by strategic plan – Conducted pilots focused on direct marketing strategies – Received additional budget funding to support increased enrollment activities – Developed target goals to increase enrollment by 2,500 in 2014 and to a total of 22,000 by 2018

4 Options  Utility Discount Program ⁻Currently has 14,243 customers enrolled receiving more than $7.3 million annually in discounts ⁻SCL rate payer funded ⁻Eligible customers receive 60% reduction on their electric bill ⁻Gross income must be 70% or below state median income ⁻Customers receiving Section 8 vouchers or who live in subsidized public housing are excluded

5 Options continued  Emergency Low Income Assistance Program - SCL funds - Eligible customers may receive up to $200 annually ⁻Customers must have received a shut off notice and have a balance of $250 and make a payment arrangement ⁻In 2013, 1,206 customers received funds totaling $212,000, average award was $158  Project Share - Privately funded by SCL Customer and Employee Donations ⁻Eligible customers who have received ELIA or Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may receive up to $500 annually ⁻In 2013, we received $272,800 in donations and distributed $222,774 to approximately 1,139 customers average award was $195

6 Other Resources  Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Funded by Federal Government - Offers customers funding, energy education, budget counseling, and weatherization services - In 2012, more than 6,000 customers helped totaling $1.6 million  Payment Arrangements - Customers may extend time to pay to avoid disconnection  Life Support Equipment - With doctor’s certification customers will not be disconnected for a period of time  211 Crisis Line - Customers in crisis may call the SCL Customer Care office for emergency help in preventing disconnection

Highlights  Ramped up staffing  Changed ordinance allowing UDP to use affordable housing associations for enrollment certifications  Significant increases in direct marketing and outreach to increase enrollment and promote conservation  Used four distinct strategies to target specific customer groups  Enrolled an additional 1,093 participants through a combination of bill inserts, direct mail and outreach activities

Highlights continued  Direct Marketing: - Targeted 2,200 customers in low income buildings with signed Memorandum of Agreements (for housing initiative)  Sent personalized letters to customers  Low income senior homeowners -Targeted 5,000 seniors who receive property tax exemption through King County  Sent personalized letters, postcards and made follow-up calls - HomeWise participants  Targeted 426 customers who are on HomeWise program  Sent personalized letters to customers - Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) waitlist  Targeted 5,000 customers who are on waitlist to get on SHA housing  Sent personalized letters

Highlights continued  Community Outreach: - School Kids on Reduced & Free Lunch Program: Flyers and materials in backpacks during Back to School event - Developed Warm Winter Campaign to increase presence in communities - Public outreach & engagement leaders for:  East African  Seniors - Community partners: Flyers, Posters & Sign-up events  Food Bank  Senior Centers  Faith Based Organizations  Educational Institutions, e.g., University of Washington  Neighborhood Service Centers - Application available in 7 different languages

Highlights continued  Conservation Activities – Sent Home Energy Visit letters to 300 highest users eligible or enrolled in UDP – Made follow-up calls to schedule visits – Completed approximately 174 Home Energy Visits – Made 82 referrals to HomeWise – Conducted follow-up calls with customers needing assistance with UDP applications

11 Enrollment Progress

Highlights  Mayor Murray announced goal of doubling enrollment to 28,000 by 2018  Participation on Interdepartmental Team made up of Human Services Department, Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities to leverage resources and develop a plan to reach the 28,000 goal - Focus areas:  Policy  Marketing and Outreach  Retention  Data/Metrics  Draft Report due to Mayor in mid May

13 Questions?