NASCSP Seattle, Washington September 21, 2011 NASCSP Seattle, Washington September 21, 2011 XRF Units for Wx Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority

Indiana’s Decision Between IHCDA purchased an XRF unit for each of our sub grantees to use in their weatherization program  Cost- Approx. $13,000/ea after discount  27 Purchased in total- 9/yr for three consecutive years.  Training provided to a number of individuals at each agency to become certified for use. Between IHCDA purchased an XRF unit for each of our sub grantees to use in their weatherization program  Cost- Approx. $13,000/ea after discount  27 Purchased in total- 9/yr for three consecutive years.  Training provided to a number of individuals at each agency to become certified for use.

Benefits  Time- Testing takes 30 seconds as opposed to days  Avoided Cost- In 15 minutes we know whether LSW Practices will be necessary  Linkages to Technology- Upload, print, file, done.  Environmental Benefits- No lead wipes, test swabs, or shipping to labs  Time- Testing takes 30 seconds as opposed to days  Avoided Cost- In 15 minutes we know whether LSW Practices will be necessary  Linkages to Technology- Upload, print, file, done.  Environmental Benefits- No lead wipes, test swabs, or shipping to labs

Challenges  Amount of Training- Certification takes a full week.  Cost- At $10k-15K per unit, these aren’t cheap  Maximizing utilization by sub grantees  Monitoring  Amount of Training- Certification takes a full week.  Cost- At $10k-15K per unit, these aren’t cheap  Maximizing utilization by sub grantees  Monitoring Photo courtesy of

Opportunities  Fee for Service Work  Advanced Training  Homeowner Safety and Education  Fee for Service Work  Advanced Training  Homeowner Safety and Education Photo courtesy of

DOE Precautions  Do not attempt to resource these units with DOE funds  In our state plan we don’t mention much in terms of cost avoidance or widespread usage  Keep Every Printout  Do not attempt to resource these units with DOE funds  In our state plan we don’t mention much in terms of cost avoidance or widespread usage  Keep Every Printout

Where Can I Get One? Three Sources (I have been able to find): 1. Niton RMD Instruments Olympus- ims.com/en/xrf-xrd/delta-handheld/delta- lead-paint/ ims.com/en/xrf-xrd/delta-handheld/delta- lead-paint/ Three Sources (I have been able to find): 1. Niton RMD Instruments Olympus- ims.com/en/xrf-xrd/delta-handheld/delta- lead-paint/ ims.com/en/xrf-xrd/delta-handheld/delta- lead-paint/

Ongoing Costs Resourcing- Can cost between $3,000 and $5,000 Training- Maintenance of EPA Lead Assessor and Inspector Certifications Manufacturer Requirements- Periodically new technology will force manufacturer upgrades Resourcing- Can cost between $3,000 and $5,000 Training- Maintenance of EPA Lead Assessor and Inspector Certifications Manufacturer Requirements- Periodically new technology will force manufacturer upgrades

Indiana Contact  Paul Krievins, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority phone: or at  Paul Krievins, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority phone: or at