1. Multifamily Weatherization for Supportive, Transitional & Affordable Housing The Association for Energy Affordability with Supportive Housing Network of New York WAP 2009-2011 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. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Jeff Laino, Senior Program Manager and Director, Targeted Multi-Family Weatherization Projects http://www.aeanyc.org/ jlaino@aeanyc.org