Multifamily Weatherization for Supportive, Transitional & Affordable Housing

1. Multifamily Weatherization for Supportive, Transitional & Affordable Housing The Association for Energy Affordability with Supportive Housing Network of New York WAP 2009-2011 What did we achieve? What were the lessons learned? What else can be done today? Jeff Laino, Senior Program Manager and Director, Targeted Multi-Family Weatherization Projects, Association for Energy Affordability

2. Unique RetrofitConditions in Supportive Housing: • Proportion non-residential to residential area: • Typical multifamily: 10% common area • Supportive Housing: 22% common area • Common area public space & social service offices • Building-wide tenant communities • Service-dependent populations • More on-site building staff • Smaller dwelling units • Varied living situations (shared services) Project FIND: Glaves House L.P./Woodstock Hotel

3. Why Retrofit? Improve tenant/resident outcomes & building performance: Reduce Utility Costs Reduce Maintenance & Repair Costs Improve Tenant/Resident Comfort Improve Health and Safety Expand Facility & Building Staff Training Expand Tenant/Resident engagement Broader Benefits: Local Community National Goals Environment

4. Typical Retrofit Measures: Frequency and Application Common Area Lighting In-Unit Lighting Weatherstripping Health & Safety Measures • Routine maintenance and low cost retrofit measures: • In-Unit & Common Area lighting • Weatherstripping • Health and Safety Measures • $15 million WAP contract • 2,598 units enrolled across 60 buildings • 24% predicted energy savings across pipeline

5. Persistence of Savings: Agency-wide approach • Encourage building and portfolio-wide action • Promote on-site achievements • Insure Building Operations Staff training • Provide Tenant Education • Collect and evaluate use data

6. Current Retrofit Resources: Weatherization Assistance Program Con Edison Free measures Incentives NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program (MPP) Empower Private Financing & Servicing Programs

7. Typical Hurdles to Supportive Housing Retrofit Projects: Energy efficiency takes a back seat to client services Capital funding agencies do not automatically specify high efficiency technology as part of capital improvement projects Lack of incentive based on certain operating “pass-through” budgets Owner’s Contribution Obtaining & assembling application documentation Energy audit Construction management

8. Getting it Done: Effective implementation practices • Best Practices: • Bring funding agencies into plans early; highlight benefits • Identify key motivational considerations for sponsor and funders • Conduct kick-off planning and construction meeting including all involved parties • Take advantage of low-cost resources such as interns to assist with paperwork • Notify contractors of site-specific requirements that will affect contractor work rules • Inform contractor about any special needs related to residents • Use Partners and Consultants • Energy Audit • Project or Construction Management • Financing • Portfolio Oversight (sustainability management) • Clearly identify roles and create contractual responsibilitiesif necessary • Train staff to get the most out of retrofits

9. Jeff Laino, Senior Program Manager and Director, Targeted Multi-Family Weatherization Projects http://www.aeanyc.org/ jlaino@aeanyc.org