HomeMy WebLinkAboutAEA Application to SEP Energy Efficency Revolving Loan Fund IIJA Sec 40502 05-19-20231
Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program – Funding
Allocations by State, Identification of Priority States, and Allocation Formula
Total 40502 Funding Allocation by State (Alphabetical Order)
Highlighted states indicate priority state
Alabama $8,017,300
Alaska $4,569,780
American
Samoa $544,210
Arizona $1,660,180
Arkansas $6,391,870
California $6,595,810
Colorado $1,602,890
Connecticut $1,247,230
Delaware $729,270
District of
Columbia $4,431,790
Florida $3,803,700
Georgia $2,413,600
Guam $561,950
Hawaii $756,900
Idaho $885,100
Illinois $15,305,750
Indiana $9,569,310
Iowa $6,766,360
Kansas $6,415,220
Kentucky $7,719,310
Louisiana $8,842,900
Maine $845,120
Maryland $1,657,710
Massachusetts $1,865,970
Michigan $12,773,690
Minnesota $1,854,610
Mississippi $1,177,910
Missouri $9,149,840
Montana $4,884,800
Nebraska $5,600,420
Nevada $1,021,660
New Hampshire $813,450
New Jersey $2,349,120
New Mexico $5,440,860
New York $4,345,430
North Carolina $2,358,830
North Dakota $4,641,870
Northern
Marianas $541,760
Ohio $3,202,320
Oklahoma $7,266,050
Oregon $1,300,570
Pennsylvania $3,306,830
Puerto Rico $1,050,860
Rhode Island $746,060
South Carolina $1,518,370
South Dakota $4,650,600
Tennessee $9,623,010
Texas $22,250,630
U.S. Virgin
Islands $561,250
Utah $1,109,810
Vermont $674,070
Virginia $10,932,870
Washington $1,862,600
West Virginia $5,433,380
Wisconsin $1,881,930
Wyoming $4,475,310
2
Identification of Priority States
Section 40501 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) defines a priority state as:
“Among the 15 States with the highest per-capita combined residential and commercial sector
energy consumption, as most recently reported by the Energy Information Administration; OR
among the 15 States with highest annual per-capita energy-related carbon emissions by State,
as most recently reported by the Energy Information Administration.”
A state that meets either definition is a priority state. Per capita residential and commercial sector
energy consumption data are sourced from the Energy Information Administration’s State Energy Data
System, Total Energy Consumption Estimates per Capita by End-Use Sector, Ranked by State, 2019 (Table
C14).1 Per capita energy-related carbon emissions data are sourced from the Energy Information
Administration’s Environment Data, Per Capita Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by State, 2019
(Table 4). Based on the above data sources, there are seven states that appear on both lists for a total of
22 priority states and the District of Columbia.
Funding Allocation Formula
Section 40502 of the IIJA specifies that 40 percent of the funding go to states that are eligible for funding
under the State Energy Program, in accordance with the allocation formula in 10 CFR 420.11. All states,
territories, and the District of Columbia receive funding under the 40 percent “base” funding.
Additionally, section 40502 of the IIJA specifies that 60 percent supplemental shall go to priority states
in accordance with a formula determined by the Secretary. The supplemental funding allocation formula
is as follows:
Step 1
• 50% allocated based on equal distribution for each priority state
• 25% allocated based on number of households above each state’s average energy burden 2
• 25% allocated based on each state’s number of small businesses 3
Step 2
• Any state with an excess of $15 million in supplemental funding under the step 1 calculation
receives a maximum of $15 million in supplemental funding as required in statute, and all funds
exceeding the $15 million maximum are reallocated to the remaining states and District of
Columbia according to the formula outlined in step 1.
1 Only per capita residential and commercial sector energy consumption are considered in determining Priority States
(industrial and transportation energy consumption are excluded).
2 Data is sourced from DOE’s Low-Income Energy Affordability Tool available online at: Low-Income Energy Affordability Data
(LEAD) Tool | Department of Energy.
3 Data is sourced from the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Profiles for the States, District of Columbia, and the
U.S. (2021) available online at: 2021 Small Business Profiles For The States, The District of Columbia, and The U.S. – SBA's Office
of Advocacy.
OMB Approval No. 0348-0044
BUDGET INFORMATION - Non-Construction Programs
2. Program/Project Title1. Program/Project Identification No.
State Energy Program: Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan FundEE0010323
Alaska Energy Authority3. Name and Address 4. Program/Project Start Date
5. Completion Date
08/01/2023
08/01/2028
813 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 995032407
Total
(g)
Non-Federal
(f)
Federal
(e)
Non-Federal
(d)
New or Revised BudgetEstimated Unobligated Funds
Federal
(c)
Federal
Catalog No.
(b)
Grant Program
Function or
Activity
(a)
SECTION A - BUDGET SUMMARY
81.041 $ 0.00 $ 4,569,780.001. Federal $ 4,569,780.00
2.
3.
4.
$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 4,569,780.00 $ 0.005. TOTAL $ 4,569,780.00
SECTION B - BUDGET CATEGORIES
Grant Program, Function or Activity Total6. Object Class Categories
(5)(4)(3)(2)(1)DOE
a. Personnel $ 82,580.00 $ 82,580.00
b. Fringe Benefits $ 0.00 $ 0.00
c. Travel $ 0.00 $ 0.00
d. Equipment $ 0.00 $ 0.00
e. Supplies $ 0.00 $ 0.00
f. Contract $ 4,476,442.00 $ 4,476,442.00
g. Construction $ 0.00 $ 0.00
h. Other Direct Costs $ 0.00 $ 0.00
i. Total Direct Charges $ 4,559,022.00 $ 4,559,022.00
j. Indirect Costs $ 10,758.00 $ 10,758.00
k. Totals $ 4,569,780.00 $ 4,569,780.00
7. Program Income $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Standard Form 424A (Rev. 7-97)
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
BUDGET JUSTIFICATION FOR FORMULA GRANTS
Applicant: Alaska Energy Authority Budget period: 08/01/2023 - 08/01/2028
Award number: EE0010323
1. PERSONNEL - Prime Applicant only (all other participant costs are listed in 6 below and form SF-242A, Section B.
Line 6.f. Contracts and Sub-Grants).
Positions to be supported under the proposed award and brief description of the duties of professionals:
Position Description of Duties of Professionals
AEA Direct #1 DOE Compliance and Reporting as required by BIL Sec 40502
AEA Direct #2 DOE Compliance and Reporting as required by BIL Sec 40502
Position Salary/Rate Time Direct Pay
Direct Personnel Compensation:
389.9900 hours $41,557.33$106.56AEA Direct #1
389.9900 hours $41,023.05$105.19AEA Direct #2
$82,580.38Direct Pay Total
2. FRINGE BENEFITS
a.Are the fringe cost rates approved by a Federal Agency? If so, identify the agency and date of latest rate agreement
or audit below, and attach a copy of the rate agreement to the application.
If a. above does not apply, please use this box (or an attachment) to further explain how your total fringe benefits
costs were calculated. Your calculations should identify all rates used, along with the base they were applied to
(and how the base was derived), and a total for each (along with grand total). If there is an established
computation methodology approved for state-wide use, please provide a copy. Also, please fill out the table below
with the Fringe Benefits Calculations.
b.
3. TRAVEL
Please provide the purpose of travel, such as professional conference(s), DOE sponsored meeting(s), project
management meeting, etc. If there is any foreign travel, please identify.
a.
Purpose of Trip
Number
of Trips
Cost Per
Trip Total
4. EQUIPMENT - Equipment is generally defined as an item with an acquisition cost greater than $5,000 and a useful life
expectancy of more than one year.
List all proposed equipment below and briefly justify its need as it applies to the objectives of the award.a.
Total Cost Justification of NeedEquipmentNumberUnit Cost
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EE0010323 Budget Justification
b.Please provide a basis of cost such as vendor quotes, catalog prices, prior invoices, etc. and justify need. If the
Equipment is being proposed as Cost Share and was previously acquired, please provide the source and value of
its contribution to the project and logical support for the estimated value shown. If it is new equipment which will
retain a useful life upon completion of the project, provide logical support for the estimated value shown. Also,
please indicate whether the Equipment is being used for other projects or is 100% dedicated to the DOE project.
5. SUPPLIES - Supplies are generally defined as an item with an acquisition cost of $5,000 or less and a useful life
expectancy of less than one year. Supplies are generally consumed during the project performance.
List all proposed supplies below, the estimated cost, and briefly justify the need for the supplies as they apply to
the objectives of the award. Note that all direct costs, including Supply items, may not be duplicative of supply
costs included in the indirect pool that is the basis of the indirect rate applied for this project.
a.
General Category Justification of NeedCost
Please provide a basis of cost for each item listed above and justify need. Examples include vendor quotes, prior
purchases of similar or like items, published price list, etc.
b.
6. CONTRACTS AND SUBGRANTS - Provide the following information for New proposed subrecipients and subcontractors.
For ongoing subcontractors and subrecipients, this information does not have to be restated here, if it is provided
elsewhere in the application; under Name of Proposed Sub, indicate purpose of work and where additional information can
be found (i.e weatherization subgrants, Annual File section IV.1).
Total Cost Basis of Cost*Name of Proposed Sub and Associated Market Title
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation $4,476,442.00 Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) will transfer the
$4,569,780 EE RLF capitalization, net of AEA's
direct and indirect costs related to program
compliance and reporting as the prime recipient, to
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC)
under an Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSA),
and accompanying Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA). AHFC is aware of the 10% administrative
cap, inclusive of AEA's portion (2%), and will be
integrating the EE RLF into their existing energy
efficiency and residential loan programs, as
described in the master file. This is the same
practice, with respect to the RSA/MOA with
AHFC, which is done for the standard State Energy
Program (SEP) state formula allocation, of which
AHFC administers a portion of the SEP funds,
under their existing programs.
$4,476,442.00Contracts and Subgrants Total
*For example, Competitive, Historical, Quote, Catalog
7. OTHER DIRECT COSTS - Other direct costs are direct cost items required for the project which do not fit clearly into other
categories. These direct costs may not be duplicative of costs included in the indirect pool that is the basis of the indirect
rate applied for this project. Examples are: conference fees, subscription costs, printing costs, etc.
Please provide a General Description, Cost and Justification of Need.a.
General Description Justification of NeedCost
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EE0010323 Budget Justification
Please provide a basis of cost for each item listed above. Examples include vendor quotes, prior purchases of
similar or like items, published price list, etc.
b.
a. Are the indirect cost rates approved by a Federal agency? If so, identify the agency and date of latest rate
agreement or audit and provide a copy of the rate agreement.
8. INDIRECT COSTS
If the above does not apply, indicate the basis for computation of rates, including the types of benefits to be
provided, the rate(s) used, and the cost base for each rate. You may provide the information below or provide the
calculations separately.
b.
AEA currently utilizes the 10% de Minimis rate allowed under 2 CFR 200.414(f) for indirect costs.
AEA is in the process of developing an indirect cost allocation plan (ICAP) and is working with
independent contractor to develop a cost model to track and allocate indirect costs for federal cost
recovery. AEA will seek approval of the ICAP by their cognizant agency as required .
The name and phone number of the individual responsible for negotiating the State's indirect cost rates.
Pamela Ellis 9077713981Name:Phone Number:
Indirect Cost Account Direct Total Indirect Rate Total Indirect
Indirect costs calculations:
2500 $25,000.00 $2,500.0010.0000 %
8258 $82,580.00 $8,258.0010.0000 %
$10,758.00Indirect Costs Total
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SEO title : Admin
Revision status: Active (pending add)
1. Activity
Economic Development Education and Outreach Energy Security
Funding and/or Financing Policy, Planning, and/or Program Development Program Management
Technical Assistance Training and/or Workforce Development Technology Action Group (TAG)
2. State: AK
3. Sector
Agriculture / Agricultural Institutional Not Applicable
Buildings Landlord / Tenant Private Sector
Commercial Local Government Residential
Federal Government Low / Limited Income Rural
General Public Manufacturing State or Territory Government
K12 Schools Multistate Collaboration Transportation
Higher Education Nonbuilding Infrastructure Tribal / Native American
Industrial Nonprofits Utilities
4. Technology and/or Topic Areas
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies Environmental Justice
Appliance Efficiency or Standards Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies
Audits and Assessments (Energy, Water, and Process)Geothermal
Benchmarking Grid Modernization
Biofuels Hydropower / Hydrokinetic Power
Biomass Natural Gas
Building Energy Codes or Standards Not Applicable
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Propane
Clean Energy / Clean Energy Technologies Renewable Energy
Combined Heat and Power Resiliency
Cybersecurity Smart Grid
Distributed Energy Resources STEM Education
Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure Solar
Energy Affordability Storage
Energy Certification Programs U.S. DOE Accelerators
Energy Conservation U.S. DOE Clean Cities
Energy Efficiency Waste to Energy / Solid Waste Minimization
Energy Equity Water Nexus
Energy Management Weatherization
Energy Savings Performance Contracting Wind
ENERGY STAR
5. Estimated annual energy savings: MBtus
6. Description (executive summary of goals and objectives)*
U.S. Department of Energy
STATE ENERGY PROGRAM (SEP)
NARRATIVE INFORMATION WORKSHEET
Grant: EE0010323; Recipient: Alaska Energy Authority; Program Year: 2022
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Alaska Energy Authority Admin portion for reporting and compliance required as part of the EE RLF program. This is reflected in the Form 424 and
the associated budget justification.
7. Program year milestones
8. Program year metrics
a. Specific metric activity (required)**
b. User specified metrics (optional)*
No records found
9. Program year funds by source
a. SEP grant (all funds in the approved budget)
b. Leveraged funds anticipated (outside approved budget)
Fund Source Planned Amount
Federal
Fund Source Type: Federal $93,338.00
Total $93,338.00
Fund Source Planned Amount
No records found
Total $0.00
*Please use additional pages if more space is needed.
**Mandatory requirement
Metric area:
11. Other
Metric:
11a. Administrative
This is an administrative activity Yes
U.S. Department of Energy
STATE ENERGY PROGRAM (SEP)
NARRATIVE INFORMATION WORKSHEET
Grant: EE0010323; Recipient: Alaska Energy Authority; Program Year: 2022
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SEO title : AHFC EE RLF
Revision status: Active (pending add)
1. Activity
Economic Development Education and Outreach Energy Security
Funding and/or FinancingPolicy, Planning, and/or Program Development Program Management
Technical Assistance Training and/or Workforce Development Technology Action Group (TAG)
2. State: AK
3. Sector
Agriculture / Agricultural Institutional Not Applicable
Buildings Landlord / Tenant Private Sector
Commercial Local Government Residential
Federal Government Low / Limited Income Rural
General Public Manufacturing State or Territory Government
K-12 Schools Multi-state Collaboration Transportation
Higher Education Non-building Infrastructure Tribal / Native American
Industrial Non-profits Utilities
4. Technology and/or Topic Areas
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies Environmental Justice
Appliance Efficiency or Standards Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies
Audits and Assessments (Energy, Water, and Process)Geothermal
Benchmarking Grid Modernization
Biofuels Hydropower / Hydrokinetic Power
Biomass Natural Gas
Building Energy Codes or Standards Not Applicable
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Propane
Clean Energy / Clean Energy Technologies Renewable Energy
Combined Heat and Power Resiliency
Cybersecurity Smart Grid
Distributed Energy Resources STEM Education
Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure Solar
Energy Affordability Storage
Energy Certification Programs U.S. DOE Accelerators
Energy Conservation U.S. DOE Clean Cities
Energy EfficiencyWaste to Energy / Solid Waste Minimization
Energy Equity Water Nexus
Energy Management Weatherization
Energy Savings Performance Contracting Wind
ENERGY STAR
5. Estimated annual energy savings: MBtus
6. Description (executive summary of goals and objectives)*
U.S. Department of Energy
STATE ENERGY PROGRAM (SEP)
NARRATIVE INFORMATION WORKSHEET
Grant: EE0010323; Recipient: Alaska Energy Authority; Program Year: 2022
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With the use of AHFC corporate funds the Energy Efficiency Rate Reduction option promotes energy efficiency
of existing properties by encouraging a borrower to make improvements to their home that will increase the
home’s energy efficiency. The borrower has one year from the Note date to make the improvements. The
amount of the interest rate reduction is based on the energy improvements made to the home. The rate
deduction starts at .125% and moves is one-eighth increments up to .625% depending on the increased
efficiency of the home.
7. Program year milestones
Milestone Description Planned
Amount
Loans Approved 35
8. Program year metrics
a. Specific metric activity (required)**
b. User specified metrics (optional)*
No records found
9. Program year funds by source
a. SEP grant (all funds in the approved budget)
b. Leveraged funds anticipated (outside approved budget)
Fund Source Planned Amount
Federal
Fund Source Type: Federal $4,476,442.00
Total $4,476,442.00
Fund Source Planned Amount
Other (Alaska Housing Finance Corporation)
Fund Source Type: Leveraged
Leveraged Category: Other
Agency: Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
$3,500,000.00
Total $3,500,000.00
Metric area:
7. Financial Instruments
Metric:
7b. Existing or new financial programs utilized/created, by sector, program type, and savings unit
type
Sector: Residential
Program type: Interest rate buy-downs
Savings unit type: Energy savings ($)
Number of customers newly utilizing program (count)35
Private dollars leveraged (dollars)$0
Total dollars invested as a result of financial mechanism (dollars)$0
Projected energy, cost savings (user-specified units)0
Number of financial programs developed or updated (count)1
U.S. Department of Energy
STATE ENERGY PROGRAM (SEP)
NARRATIVE INFORMATION WORKSHEET
Grant: EE0010323; Recipient: Alaska Energy Authority; Program Year: 2022
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*Please use additional pages if more space is needed.
**Mandatory requirement
U.S. Department of Energy
STATE ENERGY PROGRAM (SEP)
NARRATIVE INFORMATION WORKSHEET
Grant: EE0010323; Recipient: Alaska Energy Authority; Program Year: 2022
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This worksheet should be completed as specified in Section III of the State Energy Program Application Package.
1. How will the grant funds be used? Please include a detailed explanation describing whether the plan is to establish a new revolving loan fund or use
an existing revolving loan fund. Additionally, please describe other federal or nonfederal funds that the state is considering strategically deploying in
coordination with these funds.
The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) has an existing Energy Efficiency Rate Reduction Program to promote the energy efficiency of
existing homes. AHFC offers interest rate reductions to homebuyers for properties meeting certain criteria. Alaska Housing offers interest rate
reductions when financing new or existing energy efficient homes or when borrowers make energy improvements to an existing home. Any property
that can be energy rated, and otherwise eligible for Alaska Housing financing, may qualify for this program.
With the use of AHFC corporate funds the Energy Efficiency Rate Reduction option promotes energy efficiency of existing properties by
encouraging a borrower to make improvements to their home that will increase the home’s energy efficiency. The borrower has one year from the
Note date to make the improvements. The amount of the interest rate reduction is based on the energy improvements made to the home. The rate
deduction starts at .125% and moves is oneeighth increments up to .625% depending on the increased efficiency of the home.
It is AHFC’s intent to modify this program to increase the interest rate reduction higher than the existing $200,000 of the loan amount. With this
extra money we would be able to increase the level that the interest rate will blend at.
The addition of the federal funds will mean that this program will be able to reach a larger potential pool of users statewide and will have the ability
to last longer than if only corporate funds were used.
2. What is the need of eligible recipients for loans and grants in the state to conduct energy audits and retrofits? Please describe the basis for needing
assistance and how the state is contemplating the use of loans vs. grants in meeting the needs of different types of eligible recipients in the building
subsectors described in section 2.2 of this document.
The majority of homes built in Alaska were built in the 1980’s and are not up to date with the energy standards. Many of these areas are
considered to be disadvantaged communities.
3. In the case of a Priority State seeking a supplemental capitalization grant under subsection (b)(2): Please justify the need for supplemental funding.
N/A
4. What are the expected benefits that building infrastructure and energy system upgrades and retrofits will have on communities in the state?
Energy efficient homes use energy more efficiently, with respect to both heating and power applications. The reduced heating and electric utility use
results in lower costs to the homeowner which equates to an equal increase in the homeowner’s discretionary income, which will result in a greater
quality of life.
5. How will mandatory metrics in section 6.3D of the application instructions (e.g., auditor’s projection of energy savings, loan performance metrics) be
collected?
Since 2020 an average of 83 homeowners have entered into this loan each year. For those that choose to participate in this loan program, energy
audits will be performed on the dwelling and the homeowner will be provided with a list of recommended improvement options. The homeowner
will have the option to choose which improvements, if not all, will be made. An energy audit will be done after such chosen improvements are
installed, to validate the increase in energy efficiency and possible savings.
6. What are the existing or potential partnerships the state will use to facilitate loan origination and servicing activities? Please describe the state’s
identified and preferred pathways to leverage capital (e.g., credit enhancements, utility rebates, and/or creative financing structures such as onbill or
CPACE), estimated target leveraging ratio, as well as existing or potential partnerships to drive loan uptake, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.
Partners may include but not be limited to utilities, financial institutions (including Community Development Financial Institutions), contractors, and
U.S. Department of Energy
STATE ENERGY PROGRAM (SEP)
STATE PLAN / MASTER FILE WORKSHEET
(Grant Number: EE0010323, State: AK, Program Year: 2022)
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other public or private organizations.
There are no partnerships outside of AHFC. In addition to the EE RLF, AHFC will continue to use corporate funds to operate this program.
7. How will loans and grants be prioritized for disadvantaged communities as defined by DOE? Please include a description of existing or potential
partnerships with financial institutions (e.g., Community Development Financial Institutions) as well as environmental justice and community groups,
and the extent to which the program will promote consumer protections and meaningfully engage, and benefit, underserved communities.
This program is projected to continue well past the initial funding sources. All Alaskan communities will be eligible to participate. Outreach will be
focused in rural Alaskan communities, including but not limited to, native housing authorities and individuals in disadvantaged communities.
8. How will loans and grants be used to maximize energy savings and greenhouse gas emissions reductions through deep retrofits, beneficial
electrification, and other highimpact measures?
Any improvements to a home will result in energy being conserved with the occupant comfort levels remaining the same. Elimination of inefficient
energy use is the most cost effective use of money. Assuming that there is no change in the occupant’s behavior after the energy improvements have
been made, the occupant will be able to budget the savings and spend those savings on other necessities perhaps not procured as part of the initial
retrofit. This would mean that the housing stock becomes more resilient, energy use is decreased, and greenhouse gas emissions are consequentially
lowered.
Retrofits may require the use of specialty trades such as solar or heat pump installers as the homes might need additional retrofits to support that
technology.
9. How will workforce resources and partnerships be leveraged for program implementation? Please describe existing or potential partnerships with
audit training and certification organizations, youth corps, labor unions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, minority serving institutions, non
profit organizations, colleges, and trade schools.
Through workforce development grants, AHFC corporate funds, personal and private individual company resources will be used to train energy
auditors and increase the number of auditors available around the state. Focus for these additional raters will be from rural and underserved
communities. These additional energy auditors will lower overall audit costs, owing to reduced site visit costs, and can increase the demand for
energy audits.
We currently have working relationships with the various Housing Authorities in Alaska (AHAA), the Cold Climate Research Center (CCHRC), the
University of Alaska, and Alaska Vocational Technical Center (ACTEC) a State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development
program. Other partnerships include nonprofits, private and public entities.
10. What technical assistance support from DOE will help address anticipated barriers the state may face? Please describe the barriers and desired
outcomes from the technical assistance.
No technical assistance support will be required from DOE. We are a statewide corporation already offering a similar service which is both
currently operational and successful. We will improve this service by making it more readily available and more attractive to those interested
Alaskans.
U.S. Department of Energy
STATE ENERGY PROGRAM (SEP)
STATE PLAN / MASTER FILE WORKSHEET
(Grant Number: EE0010323, State: AK, Program Year: 2022)
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From:Williamson, Sean
To:Spencer, Michael; Bell, Kelsie; "Jeff Pitkin"
Cc:Kidd, Amy; Conner T. Erickson; EERevolvingLoanFund
Subject:RE: RLF Call
Date:Monday, May 15, 2023 10:16:41 AM
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Hi Mike,
The environmental questionnaire (EQ-1) is not applicable and does not need to be submitted with
the application. It is only applicable if you know you’re going to fall outside of a bounded category
and know the project location. We do not expect states to have this information at the time of
application.
Thanks,
From: Michael Spencer <mspencer@ahfc.us>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 1:55 PM
To: Bell, Kelsie <kelsie.bell@hq.doe.gov>; Williamson, Sean <sean.williamson@hq.doe.gov>; 'Jeff
Pitkin' <jeff.pitkin@outlook.com>
Cc: Kidd, Amy <amy.kidd@hq.doe.gov>; 'Conner T. Erickson' <CErickson@akenergyauthority.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: RLF Call
Kelsie, one last question (only because your days are numbered whereby you can help me) Is the
EQ-1 NEPA Environmental submission required as we are not going to touch the homes, but the
homeowners will be doing any and all work?
Thanks
Mike
Michael Spencer
Energy Program Manager, Research & Rural Development
4300 Boniface Parkway | Anchorage, Alaska 99504
Direct: 907-330-8197 | Fax: 907-330-8247 | ahfc.us
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