REDUCE VACANCYRATES

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ENERGY EFFICIENCYIMPROVEMENTS LOWER TENANT

TURNOVER

IMPROVEPROPERTY VALUES

REDUCEOPERATING COSTS

Energy Efficiency for AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Being Energy Efficient Pays

FREE Materials

FREE Installation

Instant Results

With utilities being the largest controllable cost for multifamily properties, property owners and managers are recognizing the value of energy efficiency improvements, or energy management opportunities (EMOs).Energy improvements save money and stabilize cash flow. These savings can be used to reinvest in the property or mitigate rent increases. For tenant metered properties, tenants can save directly. These savings help to reduce vacancy rates and lower tenant turnover.

Energy efficient properties have a higher market value and they can better position a property for recapitilization in the future.

Energy efficiency creates spurred economic activity and lower carbon emissions that serve the community at large. With so many positive impacts for owners, tenants and beyond, the only question remains: what are you waiting for?

The Energy Efficiency for Affordable Housing program is a collaborative, utility-sponsored energy efficiency program serving income-qualified, multifamily dwellings in Iowa. These dwellings include transitional housing, shelters, Section-8 housing and other forms of long-term, affordable housing properties.

This program helps multifamily properties lower operating costs and reduce tenant energy bills through energy efficiency improvements. Eligible customers served by Alliant Energy, Black Hills Energy, and MidAmerican Energy Company may receive:

• FREE materials and installation of select measures* • FREE comprehensive energy analysis of units and common areas• Enhanced rebates up to 40 percent of installed cost • FREE professional consultation through contractor bidding and equipment installation

“The Energy Efficiency for Affordable Housing program has been very successful in saving energy at many of our nonprofit subsidized properties.” -Spike Pedersen, HOMZ Management

Real Savings, Real Impacts

Energy Efficiency for AFFORDABLE HOUSING

*Direct install materials and installation may include energy efficient light bulbs, programmable thermostats, LED exit lamps, water heater pipe insulation, low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators for all units and common areas.

Determine eligibility and enroll; must be a customer of a sponsoring utility company to participate

FREE on-site assessment and installation of direct install measures at property

Review energy analysis and enhanced program incentives. Consultation with energy expert to determine next steps

Implement identified measures and receive program incentives following program preapproval requirements. Start realizing energy and cost savings

A simple process so you can stay focused:

SIGN UP TODAY Enrollment form on back

Expert Advice The Energy Efficiency for Affordable Housing program provides the expertise of an energy efficiency professional to program participants. Energy efficiency consultants have helped customers identify and install cost-saving measures for more than 25 years. A dedicated energy expert will be your partner in energy management, at no cost to you.

Instant SavingsYour energy expert partner will conduct an energy assessment to identify cost saving opportunities. With your on-site visit, your energy expert will install LED lighting products, programmable thermostats, pipe insulation, low-flow shower heads, and faucet aerators in each unit and applicable common areas. These direct installs will achieve instant cost savings.

Continued Results These on-site energy assessments summarize energy efficiency improvements and opportunities for incentives from your utility company. Using your energy assesment report and advice from your energy expert, you can decide the next steps for more savings. The Energy Efficiency for Affordable Housing program provides a simplified one-stop experience for property owners and managers. The energy expert will partner with you to assist with the bidding process, installation, and post-installation verification. Making your facility more energy efficient is our top priority.

Simple Process, Start to Finish

Email Phone number

Master or Tenant

Property name Site contact

Utility Acct #

Print customer name Date

Owner information Property information

Management company or property owner

Metering: Master or Tenant

Natural gas service provider Gas acct #

Owner name Company legal name Metering:

Customer classification: Corporation Individual

Partnership Other

LLC

Submit forms via mail, email, or fax to: The Energy Group2704 Easton Blvd | Des Moines, IA | 50317 515-564-1045 (office) | 515-564-1042(fax) SupportCenter@theenergygroup.biz

AUTHORIZATION OF CUSTOMER BILLING/USAGE DATACustomer hereby authorizes and appoints Program Contractor to request and receive billing data from the records of Utility Company for a period of two years prior to a requested analysis/assessment. Utility Company is authorized to provide electric, lighting and gas billing information for Customer for all facilities listed on this application, including: account numbers, meter numbers, kW, kWh, therms, taxes and bill amount information. Customer agrees to allow Program Contractor to have access to Customer’s energy usage and revenue data.

Customer signature

PRE-ENROLLMENT FORMEnergy Efficiency for Affordable Housing ProgramCALL 800-318-8915 FOR MORE INFORMATION

Electric service provider

Customer classification:

Tax Credit HUD

Section 8 Other

Electric acct #

Contact person Street address Phone Fax

Mailing address City State Zip

City State Zip Number of buildings at site Total number of units

Property Owner Information (if different than above)

Mailing address

City, State Zip

AUTHORIZATION TO CUSTOMER’S FACILITIESCustomer shall permit Program Contractor access to the Customer facility during normal business hours to complete requested identification and analysis services and shall make available at least one person who is famillar with the systems and facility. In the case of a leased facility, Customer certifies that Customer has obtained appropiate permission from the building owner.

PROGRAM CHANGESThe program may be changed, suspended or canceled by Utility Company at any time without prior notice; it is the responsibility of the Customer to stay apprised of such changes. Under such circumstances , the Customer is not entitled to any Program benefits in excess of those approved prior to such action by Utility Company. Utility Company’s acceptance of this application does not guarantee payment of any rebates.