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Energy Out West Conference Phoenix, Arizona June 21-25, 2018

Geoff Wilcox Jake Nuckolls State of Vermont Weatherization Opportunities Council Geoff.wilcox@Vermont.gov Jake_Nuckolls@oppco.org 802-279-7964 360-319-3144 Gordon Brown Dan Dunne NETO Weatherization Program CAZ Energy Services LLC Gordon.brown@vtneto.org dan@cazenergy.com 802-334-7378 Tim Yandow CVOEO Weatherization Program tyandow@cvoeo.org 802-891-9697

 What is the problem with Vermiculite?  Time line of Vermic. Policy Change in VT  Current Policy and Funding in VT WAP  2 different Agency Approaches  Opportunities Council (WA State) and CAZ Approach  Lessons Learned  Successes  Questions

If vermiculite is present, assume it contains asbestos • Stats show 80% of cases are positive for asbestos

 Estimated 20,000 homes in VT  In 10-14% of the homes of Wx applicants Wx Applicants Vermiculite present Not present

 400 homes on deferred list, pre July 1, 2014 rule change.  A lot of high energy intensity and burdened homes did not receive Weatherization service due to presence of vermiculite.

Before 2012 Starting July there was 1, no vermiculite vermiculite no longer policy. cause for automatic deferral 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 2016 New funding Summer – sources Zonolite appear Trust Funds added to mix

 Jobs can no longer be deferred  Home receives full energy audit  Workscope and benefits of Weatherization provided to client.  Client is provided with options to remediate and amount of funding available (if a gap exists, referred to other sources)  Transparency (client makes the call).  Waivers signed to proceed.  No Blower doors are done.

Different ways to Treat the Home 1. Small Scale Short Duration Clean up 2. Hybrid Approach 3. Abatement 4. Treat the rest of the home (but don’t disturb!) 5. Alternative Approach

 VLITE: $3,500 per household cap.  OEO Vermiculite Fund: $3,500 per hh cap.  Zonolite Trust: 55% of a project up to $4,125. -------------------------------------------------------- This equals $11,125 and very little if any left for client contribution.

 USDA 504 Loans or Grants  Heat Saver Loan  Family Loans  *See lesson’s learned

Dwight DeCoster- Director Tim Yandow- Associate Director

Client Energy Energy Identified Efficiency Auditor Coach

Site Visit- Auditor-Contractor- Owner • Vermiculite Sampled- ZAI Trust • Design/Approach Verified- Photos, • photos Contractor Solicits Bids • Prepares Final Scope/Design and Cost • Estimates

Typical Cost Range- $2500- $14,000 • Proceed or Defer • Identify Funding Sources • VLITE OEO Wx Grant Other Vermiculite Funds Grants Funds

Total Project Cost - $12,000.00 Funding Sources- VLITE- $3,500.00 OEO Funds- $3,500.00 ZAI Trust (if verified)- $4,125.00 Other Grants- $875.00 Total- $12,000.00

Abatement Scheduled • Project Completed- On-site Inspection • while critical barriers up Post- Abatement Photos • Air Clearance Completed • Wx Completed- Photos •

Contractor Submits Invoice • Contractor Paid by WAP Funding Sources • Payment Receipt Verified (Cancelled • Check…) ZAI Trust Claim Prepared and Submitted • Contractor Paid by ZAI Trust •

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1.) After discovering the Vermiculite we sit down with the client explain about the potential hazards of the Vermiculite and determine if they are interested in proceeding with our work if we can fund the project. 2.)I than will take a sample of the Vermiculite and pre-photos to send to the Zonolite Trust Fund for testing. Approximately 3 to 6 weeks to get something back from Zonolite letting us know if it is eligible for the fund. Most jobs $4125.00.

3.) After we have confirmation from Zonolite Trust we contact the abatement contractors to get a cost for the removal of the Vermiculite. Average cost for complete abatement of our attics have been $9500.00. 4.) Once the abatement is complete we inspect the work take our post photos and get the job sent to our weatherization area coordinator so they can insulate the home.

ROUND #1: GO

 STAY AWAY  DENY  RUN  TEST LITERALLY EVERYTHING  …LITERALLY… EVERYTHING

 Addition of contractors that could address limited Asbestos issues as well as the larger Vermiculite concerns  Clarification on practices within the state regarding working in and around vermiculite  Limited, but achievable… • No abatement • No blower door testing • No entering area with vermiculite

 Clients rarely can afford loans (not viable)  All asbestos contractors are not created equal  Vermiculite adds complexity, and duration of the job.  Client education and involvement is critical  Takes significant staff time (Eff. Coach)

 New approaches to treat a home. “Hybrid approach” can cut cost.  New funding sources.  Leveraging Zonolite Trust is huge.  Supportive and helpful partners (State, Agencies, VT Dep of Health, VHCB, VLITE, ZAI)

We have Wx’d over 75 homes in the last 4 years that otherwise would have been deferred!

Geoff Wilcox Jake Nuckolls State of Vermont Weatherization Opportunities Council Geoff.wilcox@Vermont.gov Jake_Nuckolls@oppco.org 802-279-7964 360-319-3144 Gordon Brown Dan Dunne NETO Weatherization Program CAZ Energy Services LLC Gordon.brown@vtneto.org dan@cazenergy.com 802-334-7378 Tim Yandow CVOEO Weatherization Program tyandow@cvoeo.org 802-891-9697