1. Coordinating Customer Assistance Programs in Ohio
Dave Rinebolt, Executive Director and Counsel
Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy
PO Box 1793, Findlay, OH
419/ * 419/ – FAX *

2. Origins of Ohio Programs
1983 Commission Ordered Investigation
Precipitated by increased heating costs & disconnections.
Five field hearings.
Winter Reconnect Order
Pay $175 to prevent disconnection or reconnect service.
No income limit.
Replaced annual moratorium.
Weatherization application required.
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3. Origins of Ohio Program -- II
Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP).
Available to households under 150% FPL.
10% of income for primary heating sources and 5% for secondary heating source.
Appealed by industrials. Upheld as a payment plan so it is not rate discrimination.
Due Process and Notice Prior to Disconnection.
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4. Weatherization – The Demand Side
WAP
Caulk and plastic.
Wall and attic insulation.
Blower doors.
Pressure diagnostics.
Weatherization Performance Standards (WPS).
Joint State/Utility Program
Columbia Gas
Oil Overcharge Funds.
11/13/2007
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5. Weatherization Programs II
Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)
Availability: Statewide – PY06 funding -- $29,946,430; 6915 units ($3,250/unit).
Eligibility: 150% of poverty line.
Services: Program focuses on reducing heating costs. Some health and safety services also funded. Consumer education.
Electric Partnership Program (EPP)
Availability: Service territories of Cincinnati Gas & Electric; Cleveland Electric Illuminating (CEI), Columbus Southern Power; Dayton Power & Light; Monongahela Power; Ohio Edison; Ohio Power; and, Toledo Edison. – PY07 Funding -- $12 million; 10,000 units estimated. ($1,200/unit).
Eligibility: Must be a participant in the Percentage Income Payment Plan.
Services: Electric baseload services including high efficiency light bulbs, refrigerator and freezer replacements. Heating system upgrades and weatherization for electrically-heated homes. Consumer education.
11/13/2007
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6. Weatherization Programs III
Warm Choice Program
Availability: Columbia Gas of Ohio service territory.
Eligibility: 150% of poverty line. -- $5.5 million; 1,800 units est. ($3,000/unit).
Services: Emergency heating unit (furnace or boiler) repair or replacement. Other weatherization and health and safety related services, including natural gas stove repair. Program often combined with HWAP.
Housewarming Program
Availability: Dominion East Ohio (including former West Ohio Gas service territories). $3.5 million; 1,750 units est. ($2000/unit).
Eligibility: 150% of poverty line.
Services: Emergency heating unit (furnace or boiler) repair or replacement. Other weatherization and health and safety related services, including natural gas stove repair. Program often combined with HWAP.
11/13/2007
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7. Weatherization Programs
Dayton Power & Light Weatherization Program
Eligibility: 150% of poverty line.
Services: Program focuses on reducing heating costs and baseload electric measures. Some health and safety services also funded.
Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio Weatherization Program
Availability: Dayton Power & Light service territory. $265,000.
Availability: VEDO service territory. $1.1 million.
Eligibility: 200% of the poverty line.
Services: Emergency heating unit (furnace or boiler) repair or replacement. Other weatherization and health and safety related services, including natural gas stove repair. Program may be combined with HWAP.
11/13/2007
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8. Weatherization Programs
Community Connections Program
Availability: FirstEnergy service territories – CEI, Ohio Edison and Toledo Edison. $2.7 million – 2,384 units ($988/unit).
Eligibility: 150% of poverty line or families of military personnel called to active duty.
Services: Baseload electricity services; wiring replacements and upgrades, roof repairs and replacements; electric, heating and cooling system repairs and replacements; and, weatherization for electrically heated or cooled homes.
Northeast Ohio Natural Gas
Availability: NEONG service territory. $16,200 – 6 units ($2,700/unit).
Eligibility & Services: See Columbia Gas Warm Choice
11/13/2007
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9. Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy
Program Integration
SB 3
Required Single Application.
Application by mail, online, or in person.
Combines bill payment, efficiency and consumer education.
Utility Program Intake – closure of customer service offices.
Weatherization and Efficiency
Consumer Education.
11/13/2007
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10. Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy
Future Challenges
OCEAN – Ohio Community Energy Assistance Network.
Phase I – HEAP & PIPP; CSBG.
Phase II – weatherization and efficiency.
Intra-Agency Referrals and Integrated Intake.
DSM Program Expansion.
Can we carve out the median income customer base and integrate with other services.
11/13/2007
Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy