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Applying Weatherization Expertise to Local Energy
Equity Coalitions
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National Community Action Partnership
Natalie Kramer, Policy Associate
Weatherization Leveraged Partnerships Project
National hub for the 1,000 Community Action Agencies
Weatherization Leveraged Partnerships Project
Funded by the Department of Energy to offer training and assistance to WAP subgrantees and their associations in designing
private partnerships and programs that leverage the WAP.
Applying Weatherization Expertise to Local Energy
Equity Coalitions
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Brief Overview of the Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) Project
Opportunities for Partnership
Energy Equity Forums Storytelling Case Studies
Survey, Q&A, and Next Steps
AGENDA
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OVERVIEW OF THE
ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR ALL (EEFA)
PROJECT
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www.EE4A.org
ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR ALL (EEFA) PROJECT
EEFA is a collaborative, coalition-driven, 12-state campaign to increase energy
efficiency and improve living environmentsin affordable multifamily housing
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CALIFORNIA GEORGIAILLINOIS LOUISIANA MARYLAND MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSOURI NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA PENNSYLVANIA VIRGINIA
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Benefits to PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
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EEFA is committed to creating supportive, inclusive, and self-sustaining partnerships.
EEFA Partners work with an effective group of collaborators at the intersection of affordable housing and clean energy
EEFA Partners are given an opportunity to work together and achieve more through a coordinated approach
EEFA Partners enjoy the expertise and insights provided by peers in other sectors and geographies
EEFA’s tools and resources help partners make the strongest possible case for increased efficiency investments in affordable housing
Source: Resource Media and EEFA Cookbook
Source: http://energyefficiencyforall.org/allies
EEFA PartnersThe success of the Energy Efficiency for All project depends on the work of state and local stakeholders engagedin improving the energy efficiency of multifamily affordable housing across the nation. Different states requiredifferent strategies for success, and in each of our states, unique local teams of specialists with wide-ranging
expertise and experience have come together to support Energy Efficiency for All.
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ACTION Housing
AEA -Alliance for Energy Affordability
Alliance for Affordable Energy
Build it Green
CEDAM -Community Economic Development Association of Michigan
CEJA -California Environmental Justice Alliance
Center for Working Families
CHPC -California Housing Partnership Corporation
CUB -Citizens Utility Board
Earthjustice
Ecology Center
Ecoworks
Enterprise
GHHI -Green and Heathy Homes Initiative
GNOHA -Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance
Green Coast Enterprises
Greenlining
Groundswell
Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania
Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia - United Renters for Justice
LAANE - Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy
LISC - Local Initiative Support Cooperation
MEEA - Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Michigan Enviro Council
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
NASEO - National Association of State Energy Officials
NHLP - National Housing Law Project
NCLC - National Consumer Law Center
North Carolina Housing Coalition
Fresh Energy
Georgia Watch
North Carolina Justice Center
Pace Energy and Climate
Partnership for Southern Equity
People for Community Recovery
PowerShift
PULP – Pennsylvania Utility Law Project
Renew Missouri Advocates
Southface Energy Institute
The Preservation Compact
Tower Grove Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation
VA Poverty Law Center
Virginia Housing Alliance
WeAct (West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc.)
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SOME KEY LESSONS LEARNED FROM BUILDING STATE BASED COALITIONS
Identify a combination of voices that have a stake in the issue(s) you are addressing. Engagement should be guided by the shared interests of all parties and
clarify specific next steps around involvement depending upon each organization’s willingness and capacity to participate.There are many ways to engage existing and potential partners in a
coalition process. Clear principles and values help provide a container for the coalition’s work. Leading with values and creating conditions where these values are a central focus, helps guide the coalition’s work and is essential in alliance building.Coalitions can range in size and scope, and involvement is largely
determined by alignment around coalition purpose and goals. When considering initial or expanded involvement, it is critical to think about the balance of being inclusive and determining core participation.
• Source: EEFA Cookbook
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SOME KEY LESSONS FROM BUILDING STATE BASED COALITIONS
Establish clear principles and shared values
Establish clear goals
Establish clear structure
Nurture relationships
Source: EEFA Cookbook
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RESULTSDriven significant change in 12 states—leading to approximately $380 million in new funding for efficiency programs, influencing approximately 26 programs;
Built a base of over 50 core state coalition partners;
EEFA sponsors a social impact Network called NEWHAB, that was started as a part of EEFA and that provides a national platform to share learnings and bring in experts both within and beyond the 12 EEFA States.);
Collaborated with organizations in different sectors to support equitable climate policies and to educate key decision makers on the local, state and federal levels in an effort to create a just energy transition; and
Published thought-leading research on key industry topics including the low-income energy burden and the potential of energy efficiency in this sector.
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EEFA Influenced Programs* by StateCalifornia
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As of July 10, 2018
Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program (SCE, SCG, SDG&E), Low-Income Weatherization (LIWP) Program (CSD), Low-Income Weatherization (LIWP) ProgramPart II (CSD)
Affordable Multifamily Home Energy Improvement (HEIP) Program (Georgia Power), Energy Assessment & Solutions (EASP) Program
*Programs refer to Utility or State Agency Programs
EnergyShare Program (Dominion), EE Legislation
WAP Investment (2020 - 2028)
Multifamily Performance Program (NYSERDA)
Multifamily Programs(PSD, Duqesne, PECO, PPL)
Multifamily Energy Efficiency & Housing Affordability (MEEHA) Program,
Exelon Merger Settlement
Multifamily Energy Savers Program, Residential Multifamily Program
Part I & II (Consumer Energy), Commercial Program and Pilot (DTE)
Multifamily Building Efficiency Program(Centerpoint Energy and Xcel)
Community Savers Rebate (Ameren), Income Eligible Multifamily Program (KCP&L), Multifamily Program (Spire)
Multifamily Programs (Ameren ComEd, Power Agency, People’s Gas, State Energy Office), Low-Income Multifamily Carve-Out (ComEd 2018-2021)
Illinois
Virginia
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
GeorgiaMissouri
New York
Maryland Michigan
Approximately $380 million dollars
EEFA has Influenced approx. 26 programs
Energy Equity Forums
Storytelling
Case Studies
Opportunities for Partnership
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What is Energy Equity?
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Energy Equity refers to fair distribution of the benefits and
burdens of the way we produce and consume energy.
Source: Keeping the Lights On, Energy Efficiency and Solar for All Georgians
In practice this means reducing growing energy costs to ensure that families meet
their basic needs, making homes and communities healthier for all by increasing
access to energy efficiency and clean energy, and ensuring that decision-making around
energy policy is more reflective of the need of all communities.
15Source: Keeping the Lights On, Energy Efficiency and Solar for All Georgians
ADVANCING ENERGY EQUITY
Advancing energy equity requires understanding how energy production and accessibility intersect with and impact other issues.
Housing
Employment
Health
Environment
Race16
ENERGY EQUITY FORUMS
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BENEFITS OF ENERGY EQUITY FORUMS TO STATE BASED COALITIONS
An opportunity to be proactive and seek alignment with impacted communities on their goals and agenda items
Gain a broader base of support for affordable housing and energy efficiency assistance programs
Easy point of entry for potential new partners Creates a platform where impacted communities have a voice Communicate what state coalitions are doing now Meet people where they are Gain a pulse of conditions on the ground so that coalition advocacy
efforts accurately reflect energy issues and barriers communities are struggling with right now 18
BERNETA HAYNESDirector of Equity and Access
Georgia Watch
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Who is Georgia Watch? Work diligently to make Georgia a model for consumer protection.
Empower consumers through outreach and education.
Serve as a trusted resource for elected officials, the public, and the media.
Keep a watchful eye on legislation that affects consumers.
Offer a toll-free Consumer Hotline: 1-866-33-WATCH
www.georgiawatch.org
Areas of Focus Financial Protection Healthcare Access Utility Bills/ Energy Access Civil Justice
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Georgia Money Exported to import energy
$23.7 Billion
$4.4 Billion
$1.4 Billion
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$
$ $$
$
$Approximate
Annual
State Government
Budget
$25,000,000,000
Approximate
Annual Cash
Outflow
For Imported
Energy
$4.4B
$23.7B$1.4B
$30 Billion per year
flows out of Georgia for energy imports
$29,
500,
000,
000
Sources: Energy Information Administration – 2013 fossil fuel expendituresCenter of Innovation for Energy of Georgia Dept. of Economic DevelopmentAtlanta Business ChronicleGovernor's Office of Planning and Budget 21
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CAMILLAENERGY EQUITY FORUM
OCTOBER 7, 2017
Participant and Event Planner Affiliations Camilla, Georgia October 7, 2017
Central Savannah River Area Economic
Opportunity Authority, Inc. (CSRA EOA) Mitchell County Economic Development Authority
Colquitt EMC Mitchell County EMC
Community Action for Improvement NHT
Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority
(FACAA) NRDC
Georgia Community Action Association (GACAA) Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE)
Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) Residents of Camilla
Georgia Power Southface
Georgia Tech Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC)
Georgia Watch Southwest Georgia Community Action Council,
Inc. (SWGCAC) – Executive Dir., Staff, Board
Members and Clients
Good Shelter LLC. Southwest Georgia Regional Commission
Green Power EMC Workforce SW Georgia
Groundswell
Integrity Farms, Inc., J.E.T. Farms Georgia, Inc. 23
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COLUMBUS ENERGY EQUITY FORUM
MAY 5, 2018
Participant and Event Planner AffiliationColumbus, Georgia May 5, 2018
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Columbus City Council Residents of ColumbusEnrichment Services Program (CAA) River Valley Regional CommissionEnvironment Georgia Sierra ClubFeeding the Valley Solar Tyme LLCGeorgia Power Solution for Energy Efficient Logistics
(SEEL, LLC)Georgia Watch SouthfaceGroundswell United WayNational Housing Trust Valley RescueNew Providence Baptist Church Winton Neighborhood Network
Partnership for Southern Equity
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RANDY WELDONExecutive Director
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council
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FUTURE ENERGY EQUITY FORUMS
EEFA GEORGIA - South Columbus
CURRENTLY IN DISCUSSIONS AROUND FORUMS IN MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA
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EQUITY AND EEFA
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Equity and EEFA
Goal:
Equity should be intrinsic in the way we work. For us, that means ensuring that program design, implementation, and outreach benefit those who need it most.
Opportunity:
Supporting and playing a leadership role in building a broader movement.
Challenge:
EEFA is on the frontier of this work- we are inventing new processes and still learning.
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Energy Equity within EEFA
Our Priorities for Energy EquityResidents and owners of affordable multifamily buildings should have
equitable access to the resources and help they need to improve the efficiency of their homes. The benefits of energy efficiency should not be exclusively available to higher income families and businesses.
Ensure that multifamily affordable buildings get a share of resources that is proportionate to the size of the sector in the local market. Energy efficiency program funders and managers should take the lead to ensure resource equity.
Tailor efficiency programs to meet the specific challenges of making multifamily affordable homes more energy efficient.
Have fruitful discussions with a range of stakeholder– proactively engage the community – hear their energy stories directly- giving people an opportunity to be heard– think about the role we all play in a just energy transition.
Source - http://energyefficiencyforall.org/issues/energy-equity33
STORYTELLINGand
CASE STUDIES
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“You can never underestimate
the joy of hot water until you have none.”Angela Gilltrap, a board member and
resident at a co-op weatherized in Harlem, NY
STORYTELLING
❖ OUR GOAL: Support core housing and energy programs that benefit low-income renters
❖ OUR OPPORTUNITIES: We have the opportunity to raise awareness and educate newly elected officials on the local, state and federal levels in 2018 and beyond. We can also document the amazing work happening on the ground and align our messaging.
❖ CHALLENGES: Distribution of stories so that everyone can easily access them
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CASE STUDIES
Document affordable MF
housing retrofit projects utilizing a
mix of financing including utility
and WAP sources
SURVEY,Q & Aand
NEXT STEPS
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Thank You For Joining Today’s Webinar!
For More on Energy Partnerships:
Attend the Energy Partnerships Track at the CAP Annual Convention
August 28-31, 2018 in Denver, Colorado
• Update from the Department of Energy
• Integrating Energy Programs
• Access to Low-Income Solar
• Responding to Regulatory Issues
• Preparing for WAP Monitoring
Visit http://bit.ly/EnergyPartnerships
Contact Natalie Kramer at [email protected]
This presentation was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies – Community Action Partnership, in the performance of the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Grant Number, EE0008051. Any opinion, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.