Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 168 - Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Rule 168.00.16-003 - Weatherization Assistance Program 2016

1. PERSONNEL - Prime Applicant only (all other participant costs must be listed on 6. below and form DOE E 4600.4, Section B. Eine 6.f. Contracts and Sub Grants.

2. TRAVEL - Identify total Foreign and Domestic Travel as separate items.

3. CONTRACTS - 1 Energy Conservation Online Software (FCOS) maintenance, third party QCI, training.

4. OTHER DIRECT COSTS - Include all direct costs not included in above categories.

5. INDIRECT COSTS -

1. Better Community Development, Inc.

3805 West 12th, Suite 203, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204

Contact: Dairyl Swinton, Email: dswinton@bcdinc.org

Phone:501-379-1539

Type of Organization: Non-Profit

Tentative Allocation: S63.069

Number of Units to be Weatherized: 10 units

Source of Labor: Contractor

Congressional District(s): 1

Counties Served: Lee, Monroe, Phillips, Prairie and statewide multi-family

2. Black River Area Development Corporation

1403 Hospital Drive, Pocahontas, Arkansas72455-3847

Contact: James Jansen - Email: jjansen@bradcorp.org

Phone: 870-892-5219 fax: 870-892-0707

Type of Organization: Community Action Agency

Tentative Allocation: SI 51,695

Number of Units to be Weatherized: 23 units

Source of Labor: Contractor

Congressional District(s): 1, 2. 3, 4

Counties Served: Baxter, Boone, Clay, Pulton, Independence, Izard, Lawrence, Marion, Newton,

Randolph, Searcy, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren

3. Central Arkansas Development Council

321Edison Avenue, Post Office Box 580, Benton, Arkansas 7201 8-0580

Contact: Larry Cogburn Email: Iconburn@cadc.com

Phone: 501-315-1121 Lax: 501-778-9120T

Type of Organization: Community Action Agency

Tentative Allocation: $267,306

Number of Units to be Weatherized: 40 units

Source of Labor: Contractor and Crew

Congressional District(s): 2, 4

Counties Served: Calhoun, Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Garland, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard,

Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Montgomery, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Saline, Sevier, Union

4. Community Action Program for Central Arkansas

707 Robins Street, Suite 11 8, Conway, Arkansas 72034-6517

Contact: Jennifer Welter Email: Jennifer.welter@capcaine.org

Phone: 501-329-0977 Lax: 501 -712-4039329-9247

Type of Organization: Community Action Agency

Tentative Allocation: $94,048

Number of Units to be Weatherized: 14 units

Source of 1 ,abor: Contractor

Congressional District(s): 1,2

Counties Served: Cleburne, Faulkner, White

5. Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council, Inc.

4831 Armour Street, Post Office Box 4069,Port Smith, Arkansas 72914

Contact: Mark Whitmer Email: mwhitmer@cscdcaa.oru

Phone: 479-785-2303 Pax: 479-785-2347

Type of Organization: Community Action Agency

Tentative Allocation: $345,037

Number of L'nils to be Weatherized: 52 units

Source of Labor: Contractor

Congressional District(s): 3, 4

Counties Served: Benton, Carroll, Crawford, franklin. Johnson, Logan. Madison, Scott, Sebastian,

Washington

6. Crowley's Ridge Development Council

2401 Pox Meadow Lane, Post Office Box 16720. Joncsboro, Arkansas 72403-671 1

Contact: Tim Wooldridge Email: twooldrigde@crdcnea.com

Phone: 870-802-7100 fax: 870-935-0291

Type of Organization: Community Action Agency

Tentative Allocation: $212,252

Number of Units to be Weatherized: 32 units

Source of Labor: Crew and Contractor

Congressional District(s): 1

Counties Served: Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Jackson, Mississippi, Poinsett, St. f rancis,

Woodruff

7. Elevate

1701 Moss Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114

Contact: Brannon Runions Email: brannon@elevateus.org

Phone: 1-800-780-4444

Type of Organization: Non-Profit

Tentative Allocation: $269,697

Number of Knits to be Weatherized: 41 units

Source of Labor: Contractor

Congressional District(s): 1, 2, 3, 4

Counties Served: Conway, Lonoke, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Yell

8. Pine Bluff-Jefferson County Economic Opportunities Commission, Inc.

817 South Cherry Street, Post Office Box 7228, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71611 -7228

Contact: Roger Lutrell Email: rlutrell@pbjceoc.org

Phone: 870-536-0046 Lax: 870-535-7558

Type of Organization: Community Action Agency

Tentative Allocation: $126,839

Number of Knits to be Weatherized: 19 units

Source of Labor: Contractor

Congressional District(s): 1, 4

Counties Served: Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln,

WAP Production Schedule PY2016

Energy Savings & Program Impact

Method Used to Calculate Savings: DOE Algorithm

Estimated Energy Savings: 1.562 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity and 106 thousand cubic feet of natural gas usage per housing unit.

In 2012, the slate contracted with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to conduct an analysis of the impact of the Weatherization Program and to develop a tool to measure economic and environmental impact of weatherization activities. The results are discussed below.

Program Impact

The Institute for Economic Advancement (IMA) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) has worked in cooperation with the Arkansas WAP to evaluate the statewide effects of WAP's efforts. This evaluation consisted of several parts, including a series of surveys to determine customer experience. The surveys gathered demographic information as well as characteristics of housing in Arkansas. Economic benefits were evaluated by gathering energy usage data for actual WAP customers and comparing the prior year's usage to that of the year following completion of the weatherization measures. Savings from the customer records were used to compute the average energy savings per unit. This average was applied to the total number of units weatherized from the beginning of the program in 2009 through projects completed by December 31, 2010 to generate the total energy savings of the program.

The initial study included analysis of weatherization measures that were implemented in FY2009, 2010, and 2011. The sample of houses evaluated in the analysis yielded an average annual reduction in electricity usage of 13.6 percent and a reduction in natural gas usage of 1 7.1 percent due to the weatherization measures undertaken. Approximately, forty-nine percent (49%) of the housing units in the weatherization program used natural gas for water and/or space heating. These reductions in energy usage resulted in a total estimated average annual savings of $2,409,458 for all recipients of the weatherization services. Over the life of the wcatherization measures, it is expected that the weatherization measures will save the recipients $1.94 for every $1.00 invested.

Policy Advisory Council Members

As required by federal regulations, a Policy Advisory Council (PAC) assists in the development and implementation of the WAP and advises the state on a broad range of issues relating to WAP. The PAC is broadly representative of organizations that provide services to low-income persons in Arkansas.

Member Representing:

Aging/Adult Services Gwen McLarty

Banking At Large - Keith fountain

Electric Cooperatives - Brett Curry

Energy Trade Association At Large Ken Smith

Environmental and Occupational Health - Morris L. Cranmer

Executive Director Community Action Agency - Mark Whitmer

Federal Housing HUD Steve Coop

Health Department - Quinyatta Mumford

Housing - USDA Rural Development Lawrence McCullough

Local Government Andre Bernard

Low Income Home J Energy Assistance Program Shirley Mason

Public Service Commission Wally Nixon

Public Utility Center point Energy Kirk Pierce

Public Utility 1 Entergy Arkansas Denisc Jeter

Pulaski Technical College Roger Smith

Weathcrization Director Community Action Agency Beverly Palmer

Ex Officio Mitchell Simpson

State Plan Hearings and Transcripts

ALO conducted a public hearing to receive public input on the State Plan. Lor PY 2016 the hearing was conducted at 1 0:00 a.m. at. the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Building, Bessie Moore Room (2nd Floor), 900 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Notice of the meeting was published in the statewide daily publication the Arkansas Democrat-Gazelle April 12 April 14, 2016. The plan was also posted on the Arkansas Energy Office website at www.arkansasenergy.org/weatherization-assistance-program click on "WAP Forms & Documents" then "2016 State Plan") on April 6, 2016.

An official transcript of the public hearing was recorded and the transcript will be made available on May 9, 2016. All comments received during the 30 day period from April 6, 2016 (date of meeting notice on Arkansas Energy Office website May 5, 2016) will be considered.

All comments will be answered and posted on the ALO website.

This time line was sent by email to executive directors and weatheri/.ation directors of the Arkansas Weatheri/ation network on April 6, 2016 to ensure their awareness and invite their participation.

Miscellaneous -

Recipient Business Officer:

Mitchell Simpson

msimpson@arkansasedc.com

501-682-1060

Recipient Principal Investigator:

Kay Joiner

KJoiner@arkannsasede.com

501-682-7390

Other Funding Sources

Low Income Home Lnergy Assistance Program (L1IILAP) funds have been directed toward the weatherization program since 1982. The amount of LIIILAP funds available for weathcrization during the 2015 program year is S3,747,929.00; which represents fifteen percent (15%) of the state's LIIILAP allocation. LIHLAP funds are received October 1 of each year and must be expended by September 30 of the following year. LIIILAP funds for Program Year 2016 will become available to the WAP October 1, 2016. LIHLAP funds are used in accordance with all applicable U.S. DOL and Arkansas State Plan rules and regulations except as follows:

Other Funding Sources: Capital Intensive

LIHLAP funds are allocated for Capital Intensive measures. These measures include:

* Primary use is to replace an unventcd space heater with a vented one if it is the primary source of heat.

* Removal of secondary space heaters that are not ANSI Z21.11.2 compliant.

* Replacement of secondary heaters with models meeting ANSI ZS21.11.2.

* Cleaning, tuning and/or evaluating an existing heating system.

* If after a clean and tune up of a furnace, it is found not to be repairable, a request can be made to ALO to replace the furnace. On any amount over S2.500 a waiver must be approved with justification provided for the request. The justification should include pictures, testing results and analysis by a licensed IIVAC contractor. If readings and/or pictures were not taken, an explanation is required. The form: Hvaluating IIVAC Systems (WAP 50) must be completed or an IIVAC contractor equivalent used.

* The cost of testing, pictures and evaluation of the system by an IIVAC contractor can be paid for with capital intensive funds.

Subgrantees Involved in the Leveraging and Collaboration Process Leveraging Activities

Collaborative Efforts:

Weatherization Plus Health: A National Effort for Local Healthy Homes Collaboration

The U.S. Department of 1 energy (DOIe) Weatherization Plus Health initiative is a national effort to enable the comprehensive, strategic coordination of resources for energy, health, and safety in low-income homes. The National Association of State Community Services Programs (NASCSP) is implementing the project on behalf of DO! e. Weatherization Plus Health will ensure energy efficient and healthy indoor environments by facilitating the establishment of strong, effective partnerships between grantees of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and providers of healthy homes services. Arkansas will work with the Policy Advisory Council (PAC) to establish a Healthy Homes Initiative.

Eligibility

Arkansas response to DOE Weatherization Program Requirements:

Every dwelling wcathcriz.cd will meet both client eligibility and building eligibility requirements, as follows:

Determining Client Eligibility

In accordance with 10 CI R 440.16(a), AKO understands that no dwelling unit may be wcatherized without documentation that the unit is an eligible dwelling unit as provided in 440.22.

Income Verification

* A dwelling unit shall be eligible for wcathcrization assistance under this pari if it is occupied by a family unit;

* AEO will follow DOE's Poverty Income Guidelines and Definition of Income found in WPX 16-3. AKO and its subgrantecs will use the revised definition of income to determine how to define income, cash receipts, exclusions, proving eligibility, child support, annualizing income, and re-ccrtification.

* AEO acknowledges that all supporting documentation for applicants who arc on a waiting list must contain eligibility verification that has been updated once a year following dale of verification at time of application.

Procedures to Determine That Units Weatherized Have Eligibility Documentation (Household Eligibility)

All dwelling units certified as eligible for services shall be occupied by an income-eligible household with income at or below 200 percent of the poverty level, or

* which contains a member who receives cash assistance payments under Title IV or XVI of the Social Security Act or has received such payments during the twelve (12) month period preceding the determination of eligibility for wcathcrization assistance," or

* which contains a member which has received energy assistance payments under the I ,ow Income Home Knergy Assistance Program during the twelve (12) month period preceding the determination of eligibility for wcathcrization assistance, provided household income docs not exceed 200% of poverty level.

Non-traditional dwelling units such as apartments over businesses, require AKO approval prior to wcathcrization. AKO will ensure that program regulations for eligibility are met prior to granting approval.

Requirements to establish eligibility of non-stationary campers and trailers arc:

* Residential electric services established.

* Mail service established using street address.

* Other proof that permanent residence has been established lor 12 months or more.

Such documentation will include: all sources of income, such as payroll stubs, social security administration award letter, income tax forms. Subgrantees are required to keep documentation in each client file for review during Program Compliance and Onsitc Program monitoring visits by stale WAP staff.

Qualified Aliens Receiving Weatherization Benefits:

U.S. DOE directs grantees to guidance provided by Health and 1 luman Services (J 11 IS) under

LIHEAP. This guidance can be found by going to: http://aspe.hhs.gov/hps/immigration/restrictions-suni.shtml. Subgrantees must verify qualified alien status of Weatherization Program applicants. The verification documentation is required as part of the Subgrantec Client files.

Determining Building Eligibility

Reweatherizalion Compliance

The following is Arkansas' plan to ensure that houses are not rc-weatherized if weatherization occurred after 9/30/1994:

1. At least one member of the household is elderly (age 60 or older). (1 point)

2. At least one member of the household is disabled (a disabled person must be a recipient of Rehabilitation Services, receive Social Security disability, Veterans disability or services under the Developmental Disabilities Act). Disability from a private employer must be in addition to or as a settlement with Federal or state disability. (1 point)

3. At least one member of the household is a child (under the age of 19). (1 point)

4. The household experiences a high energy burden. (1 point)

A household spending 14% or more of their income on heating and cooling is defined as having a high energy burden. To calculate the household's energy burden:

5. The household is a high energy user. (1 point)

A household whose electricity bill is 100 or more per square fool is defined as a high energy user. To calculate, take the highest summer electric bill. Divide by conditioned square footage of the house. If result is 100 or more, household is a high energy user. Knlcrgy Solutions brochure "You have the power to lower your Kntcrgy bill."

AEO has approved the use of separate priority lists by county to give subgrantces flexibility when scheduling work crews and assigning contractors. This policy minimizes travel distances and maximizes available work hours and worker efficiency. I lowcvcr, a subgrantcc serving two or more counties may not work exclusively in one county for more than one month. The Subgrantee's goal should be to serve each county in proportion to the number of units planned for that county and to prioritize counties based on the number of priority points assigned to top applicants on each county list. The selection of a county in which to provide weatherization work exclusively for a coming month should be based on where the applicant with the highest number of points among all counties resides.

A copy of each county priority list must be printed monthly and kept on file. Kach county list should contain notes, e.g., attempts to contact clients and other information pertinent to selection of clients.

Clients with equal number of priority points or no priority points must be selected on the basis of application dates with clients waiting the longest on the list being selected first.

It is permissible to pull a client from the priority list out of order to engage with a leveraging opportunity, if the following guidelines are followed:

* Client is part of a group with an equal number of points at or near the top of the list and

* Leveraging opportunity is rare and

* Subgrantcc can defend the selection of client for leveraging over other clients on list.

Climatic Conditions

Total heating degrcc-days (dd) in Arkansas range from a high of 5,708 in the northwestern corner of the State to a low of 4,555 in southeastern Arkansas. The average heating degree-days are thirty (30) year averages that have been supplied by the National Oeeanic and Atmospherie Administration. In counties without reporting stations and some without complete data for thirty (30) years, data from nearby stations was utilized.

Types of Weatherization Work to be Implemented

Technical Guides and Materials

Arkansas uses the following:

The language will clearly require and document the following:

1. Comparison of the contract files against contract procedures

2. Sampling of journal entries

3. Inventory reconciliation

4. Review of cost categories

5. Assessment of administrative expenses

1. Assessment of how the outreach support level affects the client application process

2. Review of client files for compliance with all federal and state Weatherization Assistance Program rules and regulations regarding mandated documentation of: household income, client certification of eligibility, owner/landlord permission for weatherization, rent declaration, fuel release statement, inspection statement, a complete Building Check & Job Order form, site-specific audit, complete material cost information, funding source designation, final quality control inspection and client release

3. Review of client certification and prioritization system

4. Review of inspection/quality control systems

5. Review of subcontracting system

6. Review of goals for serving elderly, disabled. Native Americans, and renters

7. Review of procurement systems

A minimum often percent (10%) of the client files of all DOE units completed in the twelve (12) months prior to the program compliance monitoring visit will be examined. The AEO staff will review subgrantec management systems to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and mandated file documentation. Material records shall be examined and inventory will be inspected to verify adherence to federal specifications. The financial review will encompass the examination of all completed programs not previously reviewed.

AEO will issue a report to the Agency Executive Director and the Wcatherization Program Director detailing the monitoring findings if any, along with recommendations for subgrantec improvement. The subgrantec is required to respond within fifteen (1 5) working days with a corrective action plan that includes steps to be taken to address findings identified during the onsitc monitoring. AfX) Program Monitors and Budget Specialist will follow-up during onsitc visits to ensure that the corrective actions arc implemented as directed.

Resolution Strategies

Monitoring reports list recommendations and or required actions when deficiencies, issues, and/or concerns arc found. Kacb recommendation and required action is based on policies, procedures and/or regulations which are quoted in the left column of the monitoring letter.

Please see Subgrantec Operations Manual (pages 91-101) for how agencies receive ratings based on performance. The Subgrantecs Operations Manual also outlines the steps to be taken for disciplinary action and/or removal of a subgrantec on page 104.

Training and Technical Assistance

Continuing in PY 2016, the state Training Plan will require comprehensive training for all WAP workers. Training is aligned with the National Renewable Kncrgy Tab (NREL) Job Task Analysis (JTA) for the position in which the worker is employed.

The Training Plan will address two distinct categories: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Training. The plan reflects feedback from the DOE field visits, Arkansas monitoring visits, and contractor analysis.

Tier 1 Training: Comprehensive, occupation-specific training which follows a curriculum aligned with the JTA for the occupation. The Tier 1 training will be administered by the Interstate Renewable Knergy Council (IRKC) training provider for the JTA being taught. All Wcatherization staff will receive Tier 1 training.

Installers

Tier 1

* Site Built (Retrofit Installer) Feb. 2016

* Wcathcrizalion 1 lealth & Safety

* Mobile Home

* Air-sealing & Insulating the Attic/Crawl Space

Tier 2(Focus areas identified via DOH and Stale monitoring visits)

* Codes and Standards

* Air-sealing & Insulating the Attic/Crawl Space

Crew Leaders

Tier 1

* Reviewing the Workplan

* Strategies for Corrective Actions

* Client Relations & Communication Skills

* Advanced CAZ Testing

* Blower Door Resting

Tier 2

* Lead & Proper Containment

* Photographic Documentation (lead and attic/crawl space air-scaling)

* Test Out

Auditors

Tier 1

* Modeling the Building

* Testing the Building (CAZ, IR, Zonal, etc.)

* HA Training

* ECOS Data Collection (Input Forms) & Avoiding Missed Opportunities

* Evaluating Data Collection

* ECOS EA Training

* ASHRAE 62.2 2016

* Identifying the IIVAC pre-conditions

* Manual J, S, & D

* Identifying II & S needs

* Fan Flow Metering

* Mobile Home Insulation

* SWS & Local Codes

* QCI Training

* Duct Scaling

* Developing a Good Workplan (using the floorplan)

Tier 2

* ASHRAE 62.2 2016

* Zonal Pressure Diagnostics and Air Sealing

* 1R Camera and Insulation assessment techniques

* OSHA 10 and EPA lead certification

* Duct Scaling

* QCI Training

* Beware of the Bypass

Quality Control Inspector

Tier 1

* Crew Leader

* Mobile Home Insulation

* Air-sealing and Insulating the Crawl Space

* Conducting Quality Checks

* Identifying Pass/Pair Installations

* Duct Scaling

* Air-sealing & Insulating the Crawl Space

* BPI CEU's

* Radon

* Auditor

* Advanced CAZ

* Quality Control Inspector

* ASIIRAK 62.2 2016

Tier 2

* ASIIRAK 62.2 2016

* Zonal Pressure Diagnostics and Air Scaling

* 1R camera and Insulation assessment techniques

* Air-sealing and Insulating the Crawl Space

* Conducting Quality Checks

* Identifying Pass/1''ail Installations

* Duct Scaling

* Air-scaling & Insulating the Crawl Space

Quality Control Inspectors completed the required continuing education units to maintain BPI certification during Arkansas Wcatheri/ation Training Conference October, 2015, and Grants Guidance, March, 2016.

Wcatheri/ation Directors or Financial Managers

Although there arc no Tier 1 or Tier 2 requirements as stated in WPN 15-4 for Weathcrization Directors or financial Managers, Arkansas developed training for these positions. Arkansas identified specific duties for each position and corresponding KSAs.

Wcathcrization Directors

* Procurement & 2 CFR 200

* Evaluating Contractor Performance

* Reporting/File Maintenance

* Quality Work Plan

* Client Education Strategy

* Coding Tasks for Billing

* Rules, Regulations & WPNs

* Specialized Contractor (IIVAC): Repair or Replace

Tier 2

* WAP Administrative Training

* OMB Circular training

* Field Inspections

* Accompanying the Auditor

* Quality Checks with the QC1

Financial Managers

* 2 CFR 200 Training

* JAI Hilling

* ECOS Budget Amendments

* Minimizing Budgetary Errors

The actual training offerings for PY 2016 will be discussed with Wcathcrization Directors and PTC WTC staff and scheduled at the beginning ofPY 2016. The agencies will prc-registcr their staff at the time the training schedule is developed. At the present time, there arc no certifications required prior to subgrantccs hiring staff. Agencies are encouraged to hire the best trained personnel available and to grant a salary increase upon successful completion of a required certification. Arkansas is preparing to focus on developing certified energy auditors for each subgrantcc.

Subgrantee Monitoring

Two Program Monitors and a Budget Specialist arc responsible for monitoring and evaluating the operation of the WAP program at the subgrantee level as outlined in the State Plan.

Technical Assistance

Each wcathcrization subgrantcc is assigned a WAP Program Monitor who accompanies the state's certified QC1. The certified QC1 completes the inspection and technical assistance activities which arc a part of the Program Monitoring and Compliance Strategy. Technical assistance provided may include but is not limited to: staff training, policy interpretation, state plan clarification, working with subgrantccs to address deficiencies in the energy audit and workmanship, and training subgrantccs on wcathcrization techniques.

AEO Staff Training

Training is essential for staff development and is provided on an ongoing basis to upgrade the quality of service delivered by the WAP Program Monitors. One monitor is working to complete the QCI training and become a Certified Home Energy Professional QCI. Monitors are also expected to research and attend training opportunities offered through the Arkansas WAP Training Center, which will enable them to gain additional knowledge and skills in wcathcrization technology, IIVAC technology, and diagnostic equipment. AKO staff attend the semi-annual conferences provided by NASCSP which includes DOE staff

Lead Safe Weatherization Training

Subgrantee staff and contractors are required to have and to update Lead Safe Certification. This training is readily available in the community.

State Technical Working Group

The Wcathcrization Director or designee from each subgrantee will attend meetings with the AKO WAP staff to discuss technical issues, specific problems, innovative solutions, and program direction. The Wcathcrization Training ("enter. WAP Directors and Technical Program Monitor will make up the State Technical Working Croup which will continue to meet at least quarterly. Current projects arc 1) updating the task codes in KCOS preparatory to subgrantee procurement for PY 2016 and 2) reviewing the SWS to identify Arkansas variances which will be submitted to DOE for approval.

Arkansas's WAP Training Center

The accredited training component of the DOE Guidelines for Home Knergy Professionals project guarantees the existence and availability of high quality standardized training programs within the home energy upgrade industry. To ensure that Arkansas is in compliance with these guidelines, the state has contracted with the Center for Applied Building Science at Pulaski Technical College to provide certified Tier 1 classes and Tier 2 training in the field and classroom that has been identified as needed through DOE and state monitoring.

The Center for Applied Building Science at Pulaski Technical College is accredited by the Interstate Renewable Knergy Council (IREC). The accredited training program ensures that individuals receive the proper training to become certified Home Energy Professionals and to do the quality work that is defined in the standard work specifications. The Center for Applied Building Science at Pulaski Technical College has provided wcathcrization training classes including: Installer fundamentals, Installer Intermediate. Crew Chief, Knergy Auditor, Mobile Home Wcathcrization. Home Knergy Auditing, CAZ, Lead-safe Wcathcrization, and Renovate Right Protocol (RRP).

Ongoing training and direct technical assistance will be provided on subjects such as Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) testing, air sealing techniques, implementation of ASIIRAK 62.2, identification of health and safety conditions such as mold and moisture, and the OSI1A 10 and 30 hour training courses. These trainings will be provided at least once to each subgrantee in the PY 2016.

First priority to attend the trainings is reserved for the Arkansas WAP subgrantee staff and contractors, braining is delivered through a site-based center in North Kittle Rock, Arkansas and a mobile training lab. The schedule through June 30, 2017 is not finalized but will include testing for the Home Knergy Professional Quality Control Inspector and Knergy Auditor.

Subgrantee 'Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA)

Kach subgrantee will receive an allocation of T&TA funds to provide training for their wcathcrization staff and/or contractors or to pay for travel to training and any registration fees incurred. Arkansas uses a retention agreement that contractors must sign if Subgrantces pay for them to attend WAP training.

Consumer Education and Outreach

The educational component has been designed to enhance program participants' understanding of home energy efficiency improvements, to increase energy savings, and to contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of installed wcatherization measures. Educational materials have been prepared and distributed by AEO (e.g., a calendar with tips to save energy, various publications) and training has been provided to our subgrantces. AEO will continue to require WAP subgrantces to provide client education to each WAP client. Subgrantces will be required to provide, at a minimum, education verbally to the client along with any leave-behind materials the Subgrantee finds helpful to their clients.

Energy Crisis and Disaster Plan

Arkansas will not use any grant funds for energy crisis relief during the 2016 Program Year.