Empowerment Grant Overview LargeScale Grant Program CommunityScale Grant

Empowerment Grant Overview Large-Scale Grant Program Community-Scale Grant Program

Overview Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (DESEU) Energize Delaware—a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created by the State of Delaware. Through our many Energize Delaware programs, we help Delaware residents, businesses, nonprofits, and local governments save money through energy efficiency. Energize Delaware was selected to be the grant manager for $4 million in funds designated for low income energy efficient programs for Delmarva Power customers. The funds originated from the ExelonDelmarva Power Merger Settlement approved by the Delaware Public Service Commission. Energize Delaware, through the Empowerment Grant Program will distribute the funds competitively to organizations capable of delivering energy efficiency programs to low income customers over a three-year period.

The Partnership Energize Delaware is the administrative agency for the $4 million Empowerment Grant Program. One of the largest energy companies in the country with over 10 million customers, it initiated the merger with Delmarva Power which triggered the creation of the merger settlement funds for low-income customers. The role of the Public Advocate is to advocate for the lowest reasonable rates for residential and small commercial utility consumers, consistent with a fair distribution of rates and maintaining reliable utility service. A part of the Exelon family of companies, Delmarva monitors and transfers funds for the Empowerment Grant. They actively participate in the Grant Review Committee Energy Efficiency Advisory Council Grant Selection Committee The PSC approved the Settlement Agreement that established the Empowerment Grant Program. They will receive and review the programs annual report and are represented on the Review Committee. Empowerment Grant Manager Jim Purcell Assistant Manager Kassandra Rodriguez Rysheema Dixon Consultant Staffed by the Delaware Division of Climate, Coastal, and Energy. The EEAC played an important role in the development of the Empowerment Program’s guidelines and application process and will monitor program activities through regular reporting.

What are we looking for? v. Increase the energy efficiency of low-income Delaware households. v. Engage with and inform low-income Delaware households about the benefits of efficiency and strategies available. v. Develop a comprehensive community-based approach to address energy efficiency issues in low-income housing by mobilizing public and private sector resources, including grassroots, community-based, non-profit, and faith-based organizations. v. Ensure to the greatest extent feasible that job training, employment, contracting, and other economic opportunities generated by this grant will be directed to lowincome persons in Delmarva’s service area.

Energy Burden

Grant Geographic Area Current Empowerment Grant Program will serve only Delmarva Power customers in Delaware and concentrate on low-income populations concentrations in the service area.

Education and Outreach WWW. Empowergrantde. org Grant Workshops Media Events Community Events and Meeting Stakeholder Meetings

Grant Awards To Date Large-Scale Empowerment Grants New Castle County Habitat for Humanity Program: Refrigerator Replacement Program Amount Awarded: $500, 000 Location: Statewide Community-Scale Empowerment Grants Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Program: Insulated Skirting for Manufactured Homes Amount Awarded: $100, 000 Location: Sussex County

Grant Awards To Date Community-Scale Empowerment Grant Wilmington Senior Center Program: Lafayette Court Energy Efficiency Amount Awarded: $150, 000 Location: City of Wilmington Community-Scale Empowerment Grants Interfaith Power and Light Program: Windows of Hope Amount Awarded: $80, 650 Location: City of Wilmington New Ecology, Cinnaire and Central Baptist Community Development Co. Program: Eastside Efficiency Amount Awarded: $68, 000 Location: City of Wilmington

Best Practice and Innovative Ideas • Energy Payment Assistance and Self-Help Energy Efficiency Projects • Align with existing energy efficiency efforts. DNREC, Energize Delaware and others run Income Qualified (IQ) Energy Assistance Programs that need help coordinating and identifying with local agencies to identify qualified consumers for current programs and programs that go further in their reach. How can you compliment current programs and be additive? • Improving quality of life of community (pollution, health, safety) • A well-placed tree, shrub, or vine can deliver effective shade, act as a windbreak, and reduce your energy bills. Carefully positioned trees can save up to 25% of the energy a typical household uses.

Best Practice and Innovative Ideas • Using smart technology to control energy costs (Energy Saver Product availability, Smart Thermostats (i. e. home control systems) • Grants and low-interest financing to purchase Electric or Hybrid vehicles • Grants and low-interest financing for energy saver appliances • Well-designed education, outreach and behavioral programs • Incentive based programs • Free energy efficiency products • Self-help workshops • Coordinate outreach with trusted messengers and organizations (e. g. churches, community centers and local non-profits)

Empowering Energy Equity

Empowering Energy Equity Mission The Empowerment Grant aims to establish and promote energy equity by fostering critical linkages between energy providers and consumers; and, advocating for underserved communities; and, supporting access to clean and affordable energy. Priorities: Alignment, Investment and Impact • Provide access to capital and investment in energy equity (e. g. energy efficiency and renewable energy) • Demonstrate social and economic impact • Enhance energy education and social awareness • Increase business acumen and critical linkages between energy and other industries (e. g. housing, health, safety and work force) • Build engaged community around energy policy

Empowerment Grant Sustainability

Thanks for Helping to Empower Delaware Residents to Conserve and Save on Energy Costs Contact Jim Purcell Email: jim. Purcell@empowergrantde. org 500 W. Loockerman St. Suite 300 Dover, DE 19904 Office 302 -724 -7033 Cell 302 -229 -1585