Energy Assistance Program FFY 20 Annual Training Iowa

Energy Assistance Program FFY 20 Annual Training Iowa LIHEAP; Wisconsin WHEAP

Iowa LIHEAP Christine Taylor Iowa Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program 2

Iowa’s LIHEAP Program Christine Taylor State of Iowa Energy Assistance Bureau Chief 3

Topics Program Organization in Iowa Funding LIHEAP/Weatherization Application Program Dates Income Guidelines Benefit Determination Regular Heating Program Crisis Program Statistics 4

State Organizational Structure State of Iowa Department of Human Rights Division of Community Action Agencies CSBG Fa. DSS (TANF) LIHEAP Fiscal Office Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning Weatherization 5 Community Advocacy Services

Subgrantees LIHEAP Weatherization 17 Community Action Agencies AND 1 County Government 6

16 8 9 6 11 10 18 5 1 2 3 20 17 12 4 15 14 13 1 New Opportunities 12 Red Rock Area Community Action Program, Inc. 2 Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. 13 South Central Iowa Community Action Program, Inc. 3 Community Action of Eastern Iowa 14 Community Action of Southeast Iowa 4 MATURA Action Corporation 15 Southern Iowa Economic Development Association 5 Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. 16 Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. 6 Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. 17 West Central Development Corporation 8 North Iowa Community Action Organization 18 Community Action Agency of Siouxland 9 Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation 10 Operation New View 20 Polk County Planning & Development 11 Operation Threshold 7

LIHEAP Funding Sources HHS FY 19 - $54. 5 M LIHEAP 8

Weatherization Funding Sources DOE PY 18 - $5. 4 M HEAP Utilities (15% of LIHEAP) FY 19 - $8. 1 M PY 18 - $6. 5 M Weatherization 9

LIHEAP/Weatherization Application LIHEAP/Weatherization § Households apply for both programs in tandem with one form § Subgrantees administer both programs ü Process applications, determine and award benefits, manage vendor contracts 10

Program Dates LIHEAP § October 1 to September 30 (Program Year) ü Subgrantees § contract cycle as well November 1 to April 30 (Heating Season) ü Begins October 1 for households with a member who is 60 years of age or older, disabled Weatherization § April 1 to March 31 11

Income Guidelines LIHEAP § § 175% of the Federal Poverty Level Verification Period ü 30 Days ü Most recent 12 months ü Most recent calendar year Household Size Max Annual Gross Income 1 $21, 245 2 $28, 805 3 $36, 365 4 $43, 925 5 $51, 485 6 $59, 045 7 $66, 605 8 $74, 165 12

Income Guidelines Weatherization § § 200% of the Federal Poverty Level Verification Period ü Same as LIHEAP Household Size Max Annual Gross Income 1 $24, 280 2 $32, 920 3 $41, 560 4 $50, 200 5 $58, 840 6 $67, 480 7 $76, 120 8 $84, 760 13

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LIHEAP Heating Season Regular LIHEAP Benefit $470 average benefit ($40 min/$720 max) § One-time payment to utility (made to applicant in select cases) § $500 minimum for propane and fuel oil customers § First-come, § first-served Have 30 days to make a determination on applications once all required documentation has been submitted 15

Crisis Program Disconnects or other crises, such as failed heating systems, are addressed within 18/48 hours Funding § limited (7%) Agencies determine how funds will be spent, within certain guidelines 16

Crisis Components § Heating System Repair/Replacement (homeowners only) § Temporary shelter, purchase of blankets, portable space heaters § Emergency Delivery (deliverable fuel) § Emergency Reconnection § Service Continuity § Emergency Cooling (medically necessary) 17

Statistics Applications/Approvals § 88, 000 Households applied in FY 18 ü 83, 000 Approvals (all are on Weatherization waitlist) ü 1, 231 Homes Weatherized 18

LIHEAP Benefit Targeting 19

Heating Fuel Types 80 70 68. 3 60 50 40 30 22. 4 20 8. 4 10 0 Natural Gas Electricity Liquid Propane 0. 3 0. 2 Fuel Oil Wood/Coal/Corn Percentage of Home with this Heating Fuel Type 20

Questions? Christine Taylor State of Iowa ~ LIHEAP Website: https: //humanrights. iowa. gov Email: christine. taylor@iowa. gov Phone: 515 -281 -4565 21

Wisconsin LIHEAP Karen Baker Sadie Swenson Wisc. Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) 22

Topics • • • Home Energy Plus (HE+) HE+ Program Funding WHEAP Agencies Income Guidelines WHEAP – – Program Dates Funding Benefits Payments and Services • Weatherization • HE+ Furnace Program • Marketing Publications

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Home Energy Plus (HE+) WHEAP HE+ Furnace Weatherization

Home Energy Plus Program Funding Home Energy Plus Programs Federal Funding US Department of Health & Human Services Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program State Funding (Rate Payer) Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) (LIHEAP) % 15 to Wx Furnace Program WI at St (DOE) ute US Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program Weatherization (WX/Wis. WAP) State of Wisconsin Public Benefits (PB)

WHEAP Agencies 72 Counties (30 counties subcontract) 6 Tribes

Income Guidelines Household Size 3 Month Income Annual Income 1 $ 6, 870. 00 $ 27, 480 2 $ 8, 983. 75 $ 35, 935 3 $ 11, 097. 75 $ 44, 391 4 $ 13, 211. 50 $ 52, 846 5 $ 15, 325. 25 $ 61, 301 6 $ 17, 439. 25 $ 69, 757 7 $ 17, 835. 50 $ 71, 342 8 $ 18, 231. 75 $ 72, 927 60% of State Median Income 2018 -2019

WHEAP

WHEAP Dates

WHEAP Funding State-managed WHEAP Funds: • Direct/Regular benefits • HE+ Furnace Program Agency-managed WHEAP Funds: • Crisis Benefits • WHEAP Operations

WHEAP Benefits Regular Benefits • Heat Benefit • Non-Heating Electric Benefit (PB Benefit) Crisis Assistance • Proactive • Emergency

Payments and Services State of Wisconsin As of 7/25/19 Households Applied for Energy Assistance 217, 904 Households Paid Energy Assistance 198, 744 Average LIHEAP Benefit $ 367 Average PB Benefit $ 235 Households Paid Crisis Assistance 23, 095 Average LIHEAP Crisis Benefit $ 273 Average PB Crisis Benefit $ 218

Energy Fuels Wood/Other 1% Fuel Oil 2% Propane 10% Electric 13% Natural Gas 74% Performance Measurement Report 7/25/19

Weatherization

Weatherization Coordination • Reduces household energy burden and carbon emissions • Reduces dependence on energy imports • Non-energy benefits – Job creation – Reduction in water use – Improved living conditions (health & safety, comfort) • Wisconsin Weatherization Assistance Program Deferrals Initiative WX Facts Total Units WX 6, 784 7/1/17 -6/30/18 Single Family Homes 4, 371 (64%) Average Unit Cost $ 6, 397 Deferred Units 564 2018

HE+ Furnace Program

HE+ Furnace Program • Heating System Replacement or Repair • October 1 – September 30 • Eligible applicants: - Homeowners - Renter State of Wisconsin Average Benefit Total Units Repaired 2, 574 $ 371 Total Units Replaced 2, 267 $ 3, 350 Total Units Assessed 232 $ 157 7/25/19 (Payments and Services Report)

Marketing Publications

Questions? Jane Blank, Section Chief Department of Administration Jane. Blank@Wisconsin. gov http: //homeenergyplus. wi. gov/

State Comparisons Tracy Smetana 42

State Comparisons Topic Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Population State Agency HHS Funding (FFY 19) HHs served Service Providers 5. 7 M Commerce $116 M 126, 000 (FFY 19) 29 – Community Action Agencies, Nonprofit, Counties, Tribes 3. 2 M Human Rights $54. 5 M 83, 000 (FFY 18) 17 – Community Action Agencies 5. 8 M Administration $104. 7 M 199, 000 (FFY 19) 78 – Counties and Tribes Income Guidelines 50% SMI 60% SMI Primary Heat Benefits $200 minimum $1, 400 maximum $540 average Cooling No LIHEAP Funding to WX 5% 175% Federal Poverty Guidelines $40 minimum $500 min for propane and fuel oil $720 maximum $470 average Emergency cooling if medically necessary 15% Number of lakes State Fair attendance (2018) State Bird 11, 842 2, 046, 533 1, 130, 071 5, 300 1, 037, 982 Common Loon American Goldfinch American Robin $367 average $235 average non-heating electric benefit No 15% 43