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On-Line Resources
The Resource Expansion/Leveraging Tools at:
weatherizationplus.org
Meg Power, PhD
Leveraged Partnerships Project
Economic Opportunity Studies, Inc
Washington, DC
Why a Leveraging Site?
 Resource
expansion is one of 3 of the
WeatherizationPLUS Plan Strategies
for 2005-2010
 The Site supplements your
organizational staff and information
resources
I Always Wanted to Ask….
What the Heck Does “Leveraging” Mean?!
 That there is something of value to give
weight to your end of the ‘lever’ and raise
more value and the other end.
OR
 “using the resources of your program and
its organizations, such as people, time,
skills, good reputation and funding, to
attract more resources to complement it.”
What ARE Weatherization Plus
Models and Options?
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ENERGY AFFORDABILITY PROGRAMS
With leveraged resources
not only efficiency but efficiency PLUS
 not only funding but policies
 not only WAP–eligible but also moderate
income
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Q: Who are The Resources For?
A: Four groups.
#1 Weatherization /Community
Organization Leaders
#2 Advocates Representing #1
Leaders’ Tools:
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Setting the Goals
of Expansion
Leaders’ Tools
Short Action Guides:
Leadership Decision Tools
Strategic & Resource Planning
Advocacy Tools – Basic Skills
Advocacy Tools –Templates
Who IS IT FOR (cont’d)
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#3 Program managers
Operations - Focused Tools
Who IS IT FOR (cont’d)
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#4 Potential Partners
Q. Does the site have a bias?
A. For sure! It features:
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programs that are coordinated effectively
with WAP investments.
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affordability programs with a strong
efficiency component.
(Fortunately, this bias is evidence-based.)
Resources Not Found Here:
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Technical information – See WAP TAC
Program guidance (except re: leveraging) See the
Library
National surveys (see WAPTAC and NCAT/LIHEAP)
News headlines about new leveraging
Everything we know: our staff has more &/or
can find you more material. Please contact us!
Resources by Category
1.
Leveraging Strategy, People, & $$
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Rules for Federal Leveraging Support
Planning Tips
Issue Papers
Coalition-Building Guidebook
Communications Tools
Resources by Category
2.
Leveraged Program Models and Info
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Utility Efficiency Programs
Integrated Energy Affordability Programs
Affordable Housing Leveraging
Renewable Energy And Sustainable
Development
Earning Fees For Efficiency Services
Other Projects
Resources by Category
3.Tools
 Energy Market And Regulation Concepts
 Model Statutes And Consumer Regs.
 Sample Testimony
 Model Forms To Use At Commissions
 Volunteer Experts
Resources By Category
4. Regional Data
 Southeast Region Energy Burden (FY 06)
• 25%
• V. Midwest at 26%
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Warm State WAP Leveraging as % All US
• CA= 30%:
• TX= +3%
• All Other (15 states) = 3%
Resources by Category
5. National Data
Avg Low-Inc. Residential Bills FY 2001 v. 2006-08
by Main Fuel
$3,500
$3,000
Fuel oil
$2,500
Propane
$2,000
Natural gas
$1,500
All
$1,000
Electricity
$500
$0
2001
2006
2007
2008
source: ORNL
Resources by Category
Data 2
VALUE of
2008 WAP:
$414 +
$70
Aggregated
Bills of L- I Consumers v.
Offsetting Benefits
WAP
Savings
$60
$50
$40
Util.
Discounts
$30
Max.
$20
LIHEAP
Billion $$
 National
$10
$0
2001
2006
2007
2008
2008
New Stuff Keeps Coming…
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Roseburg, OR: UCAN
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