Multifamily Weatherization for Supportive, Transitional & Affordable Housing The Association for Energy Affordability with Supportive Housing Network of New York WAP What did we achieve? What were the lessons learned? What else can be done today? Jeff Laino, Senior Program Manager and Director, Targeted Multi-Family Weatherization Projects, Association for Energy Affordability

2  Proportion non-residential to residential area: Typical multifamily: 10% common area Supportive Housing: 22% common area  Common area public space & social service offices  Building-wide tenant communities  Service-dependent populations  More on-site building staff  Smaller dwelling units  Varied living situations ( shared services) Unique Retrofit Conditions in Supportive Housing: Project FIND: Glaves House L.P./Woodstock Hotel

Why Retrofit? Improve tenant/resident outcomes & building performance:  Reduce Utility Costs  Reduce Maintenance & Repair Costs  Improve Tenant/Resident Comfort  Improve Health and Safety  Expand Facility & Building Staff Training  Expand Tenant/Resident engagement Broader Benefits:  Local Community  National Goals  Environment

Typical Retrofit Measures: Frequency and Application Routine maintenance and low cost retrofit measures: In-Unit & Common Area lighting Weatherstripping Health and Safety Measures $15 million WAP contract 2,598 units enrolled across 60 buildings 24% predicted energy savings across pipeline In-Unit LightingWeatherstrippingHealth & Safety Measures Common Area Lighting

Persistence of Savings: Agency-wide approach  Encourage building and portfolio-wide action  Promote on-site achievements  Insure Building Operations Staff training  Provide Tenant Education  Collect and evaluate use data

Current Retrofit Resources:  Weatherization Assistance Program  Con Edison Free measures Incentives  NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program (MPP) Empower  Private Financing & Servicing Programs

Typical Hurdles to Supportive Housing Retrofit Projects:  Energy efficiency takes a back seat to client services  Capital funding agencies do not automatically specify high efficiency technology as part of capital improvement projects  Lack of incentive based on certain operating “pass-through” budgets  Owner’s Contribution  Obtaining & assembling application documentation  Energy audit  Construction management

Getting it Done: Effective implementation practices Best Practices:  Bring funding agencies into plans early; highlight benefits  Identify key motivational considerations for sponsor and funders  Conduct kick-off planning and construction meeting including all involved parties  Take advantage of low-cost resources such as interns to assist with paperwork  Notify contractors of site-specific requirements that will affect contractor work rules  Inform contractor about any special needs related to residents Use Partners and Consultants  Energy Audit  Project or Construction Management  Financing  Portfolio Oversight (sustainability management)  Clearly identify roles and create contractual responsibilities if necessary  Train staff to get the most out of retrofits

Jeff Laino, Senior Program Manager and Director, Targeted Multi-Family Weatherization Projects