Remake of MEEAC Low-Income Work Group 2021 Priorities Brainstorm by https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud August 11, 2021 en-us 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC 2021-08-17 14:45:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Collection of feedback on and refinement of model language that utilities and advocates could use in future rate cases in order to allow greater flexibility for utility-originating Wx dollars than is allowed by federally-originating Wx dollars. smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285525 This is tentatively complete]]> 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285525 Presentation, webinar, or conversation on national best practices for Wx-utility coordination smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285529 Note: DOE/HUB - ICAST Weatherization Pilot is related]]> 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285529 Collaborative generation of recommendations to MHDC on how it could incorporate EE and utility program participation in its LIHTC award selection process. smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285531 Next step indicated]]> 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285531 Find our what groups are doing to discuss/address walk-away, health, and safety issues. Let them know our group is discussing this topic and would welcome their participation in future conversations as relevant smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285532 In progress]]> 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285532 Create an outline of all the rules pertaining to LIHEAP, Health & Safety repairs, and all resources available that can be distributed to community groups. smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285533 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285533 A "cheat sheet" or webpage listing different low-income energy and social programs, their administrators, and their eligibility requirements. smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285534 In progress. Note: This is related to ongoing efforts i.e., One-touch, KC-LILAC]]> 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285534 Action plan to engage grassroots/community groups in MEEAC Low-Income Work Group, including solicitation of ideas for immediate community need. smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285535 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285535 Assemble energy efficiency information to take to neighborhood / community events to disseminate to low-income communities and people of color (go to them). smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285536 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285536 Building Energy Performance Standards need to be applied to multifamily so renters can benefit https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285537 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285537 Invite for a full MEEAC meeting, the Division of Energy Director &/or Dept of Economic Development to discuss workforce development priorities and determine shared goals with MEEAC, especially in service of communities of color. smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285538 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285538 Investigate jobs/workforce/contractor diversity models from other states. Brainstorm the organizations that can or do provide the needed training and most importantly, what companies would offer employment smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285540 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285540 Support minority owned businesses to be certified and adapt practices needed to be hired for gov't funded projects. Not having those things should not be a barrier, support is needed. https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285541 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285541 A list of EE program information we'd want to host on the mosaves.com website. smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285542 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285542 Criteria for contractors - hire local, youth, diversity smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285543 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285543 Reporting of minority- and women-owned businesses smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285545 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285545 General descriptions of programs smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285546 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285546 Categories of measures being installed? smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285548 i.e. HVAC, insulation, lighting DHW, custom, audit I, audit II, appliances, direct instsall, etc. ]]> 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285548 Common issues identified in initial home energy assessments (SF + MF) smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285549 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285549 Waitlist for utility assistance smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285550 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285550 Data on utility assistance from CAAs smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285551 How many served? How much $? Funding gaps?]]> 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285551 New - LI resources hub lgoldberg18 https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285552 create a LI resources hub - seems like there's a lot of interest in collecting program info (idea from breakout group 3)]]> 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285552 Define what equity means to the low-income work group. smedakkar https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285554 Potential racial equity training for this group]]> 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285554 Duplexes https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285556 How can we streamline participation for duplexes or multi-building properties? Not only for utility programs, but also all sorts of assistance like LIHEAP, etc. - Nicholas Newport]]> 2021-08-17 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smedakkar/yu1ohrhpuqzsjmud/wish/1682285556