1. Marjorie Carrasco Colorado Energy Office: Weatherization – Quality Work Plan September 12, 2013

2. 2Colorado Energy Office | www.colorado.gov/energy © 2011 State of Colorado PY 13-14Action SeptemberConference Call with Technical Team - Layout requirements/expectations Gather data on deployment methodology - Costs, training, certification - 3 rd party, State, or agency OctoberTechnical Team Meeting (Buy-in) - Review Analysis of costs - Determine model - Strategize implementation - Identify challenges / solutions - Establish certification timeline - Policy, Procedure changes Nov-DecCommunications with agencies Establish Final Implementation Path Forward Complete analysis of costs Implementation Strategy

3. 3Colorado Energy Office | www.colorado.gov/energy © 2011 State of Colorado PY 13-14Action JanuaryRFP Process begins Identified costs for implementation to be included in PY14-15 budgets Develop plan for certification Use Colorado Training Center Proctors New Mexico Training Center FebruaryDevelop strategy for agency specific instructions to ensure firewalls are in place Policy Procedures Field Guide SWS incorporation MarchRevise State Plan Implementation Strategy (cont’d)

4. 4Colorado Energy Office | www.colorado.gov/energy © 2011 State of Colorado ChallengeIdeas Rural areas - Additional Costs - Delay in reporting - Delay in payment - Past inspectors could make small repairs - Auditors low cost homes, also signed inspection Parent Subgrantee may have to inspect satellite offices Use other Subgrantees Inspectors Use non-DOE funds for far away units (Waiver) CEO prefers one set of rules / one program Currently leaning towards 100% inspection at subgrantee level. Analysis will take place to study cost-effectiveness of alternate models. Implementation – Subgrantee Challenges

5. 5Colorado Energy Office | www.colorado.gov/energy © 2011 State of Colorado ChallengeIdeas Coordination in training and testing of each inspector. Time and Costs Long time employees may find passing test difficult Pre-requisites May use phased in process, 1-2 at each sub Subgrantees running with smaller crews and admin staff Peer to peer training, mentor in addition to formal training Would like to see HS Diploma and GED requirement waived in exchange for recognized work experience Certification Issues Implementation – Subgrantee Challenges

6. 6Colorado Energy Office | www.colorado.gov/energy © 2011 State of Colorado ChallengeIssues CostsPY14-15 may present a challenge Using other funds to make up deficient DeficienciesHow are deficiencies addressed at inspection? Delays in reimbursementDependent on model Buy-in from SubgranteesCommunication, Sub involvement at front end BPI Training – Subs not impressed with training and execution of testing. Allow time for bugs to be worked out before committing to costs State Issues Implementation – Grantee Challenges

7. 7Colorado Energy Office | www.colorado.gov/energy © 2011 State of Colorado ChallengeIssues Costs of training, testing~ 20 inspectors Training costs = $4,700 Does not include additional focused training Total: $94,000 IRECCurrently do not have an IREC training center Closest Training Center – New Mexico Possible on-line training 2 days with 3 days in classroom If approved, use an in- state proctor for testing State Issues Implementation – Grantee Challenges