Energy Efficiency Conservation and Demand Response Duquesne Light Act 129 Phase III Multifamily Program October 13, 2016
Contents • Duquesne Light Territory • Background • Multifamily Market Manager Model • Program Description • Implementation Strategy • Program Eligibility Components • Case Study • Questions • Subcontractors • Multifamily Contact
Duquesne Light Company Service Territory Western PA 817 square miles Transmission Customers 690 miles of high voltage 590,000 customers transmission lines 89% residential Service Centers Substations Distribution Woods Run Complex 430 Substations 7,200 miles of distribution circuit lines Corporate Headquarters
Background • More than 70 percent of multifamily housing units were constructed nationwide before building energy efficiency codes were established. • More than 26% of residential building stock in Duquesne Light’s service territory is multifamily housing. • The large population coupled with the age of these buildings means there is significant energy savings potential. • Efficiency upgrade programs can make a big difference in individual lives while supporting ambitious energy and climate change goals.
Multifamily Market Manager Model • Multifamily market manager: Partners with utility providers, local governments, housing agencies and property management companies to achieve energy savings Provides a central point for serving multifamily housing owners with programs and incentives to save energy • Services that can be offered include: Specialized energy efficiency marketing and outreach Technical assistance Program and incentive processing assistance Training and education for building operators and residents
Multifamily Market Manager Model MF Market Manager (Duquesne Light) Project Development Project Services Energy Audits Process Rebate Applications and Other Project Aggregation & Measure Funding Documents Bundling Negotiate Performance Contracts Project Agreements Equipment Bulk Purchases Cost-Effectiveness Review Procure Construction Services Integrate Funding Sources QA/QC and Reporting
Program Description • Program activities are categorized as follow: Public Agency Partnership Initiated Projects MFRP Prescriptive Measure Projects MFRP Direct-install Projects • Program services include: Administration of energy efficiency audits Technical assistance for measure level project review and bundling Property aggregation Contractor negotiation Equipment bulk purchasing • Multifamily market manager will: Integrate funding sources to include program and agency co-funding, performance contracting, grant funding and available financing options Process rebate applications and other funding source documentation requirements
Implementation Strategy • Public Agency Partnership Program (PAPP) partners with jurisdictional agencies, such as housing authorities, private owners of income qualified facilities, to fund portions of identified energy efficiency projects consistent with adopted project agreements. • Stakeholder meeting will be held with the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, PHFA, other interested affordable housing trade groups, and other interested stakeholders within 6 months from the start of Phase III. • Outreach will occur through conferences, direct mail, trade allies, website, outbound emails, and face to face meetings.
Program Eligibility Components • Multifamily means five or more dwelling units for income qualified occupants located in a multifamily facility which receives electric service under commercial tariff master-meter service accounts located in Duquesne Light’s service territory. • The cost-share to the participants or property owners is negotiated on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the availability of funding and finance options.
Multifamily Housing Retrofit Program (MFRP) “One Stop Shop” • Multifamily facilities include both residential and commercial sectors and services: Facility Type Sector Electric Service Space Type Program Income Rebates Multifamily Commercial Master Meter Dwelling Unit MFRP Low income 1 & 2 Commercial Master Meter Common Area MFRP N/A 3 Multifamily Residential Individually Metered Dwelling Unit Whole House (WH) Non-low income 2 Residential Individually Metered Dwelling Unit WH-Low Income Low income 1 & 2 Commercial Individually Metered Common Area Express Efficiency N/A 3 Rebates 1 - LIEEP 2 - Residential 3 - C&I Rebates Plan § 3.2.5 Plan Figure 13 Plan Figure 26 page 39-40 page 27 page 46-47 • The multifamily market manager integrates multiple program offerings to lower the complexity “barrier” to participation.
Low Income Whole House Retrofit Measures • Compact Fluorescent Lamps • LED lighting • Faucet aerators (electric water heating) • Night lights • Refrigerator replacement • Water heater pipe wrap (electric water heating) • Water heater tank wrap (electric water heating) • Attic, wall and floor insulation (electric space heating) • Blower door resting and air sealing (electric space heating) • Sealing Attic bypasses (electric space heating) • Crawl space and heater insulation (electric space heating) • Electric heating repair or replacement • Duct insulation and repair (electric space heating) • Calking and weather stripping (electric space heating) • Heat pump water heaters (electric water heating)
Case Study Local Housing Authority: Apartment Project • Local Housing Authority Apartment Project – received funding under PHFA for energy saving projects 38 unit development 27 units fall under income eligible for Watt Choices 27 units are all electric and tenant paid Received funding through Watt Choices based upon percentage of units qualifying
Case Study Local Housing Authority: Apartment Project • Types of measures installed Sink aerators/showerheads Weather stripping and insulation * Bulb and fixture replacement * Smoke detectors Dryer vent dampers • Method of payment for measures Duquesne Light Watt Choices PHFA Grant Reserves * Funding received via Watt Choices based upon percentage of qualified of units
Questions for Multifamily Stakeholders • What is the stakeholder process for verifying tenant income? • What other measures would you like to see made eligible? • Besides Watt Choices, what other funding is available? • What other successful programs have you participated in or that you know about? • What have you seen as barriers for your participation in utility energy efficiency programs? • What can we do to make the program stronger?
Subcontractors BEH INDUSTRIES INC. 559 Oxford Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15243 Matthew Pastor 412-855-8354 mattpastor@behindustries.com ELECTRIC DONE RIGHT, INC. 106 Carmella Dr. Irwin, PA 15642 John Bosack 724-744-3949 edr2000@comcast.net Note: These subcontractors assisted in Phase II
Multifamily Contact • Manager, Customer Programs, Duquesne Light Company Dave Defide • P: 412.393.6107 • ddefide@duqlight.com
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