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Integrating Government and Ratepayer-Funded Fuel Assistance Programs for Effective Management

This notebook provides guidance for program administrators aiming to integrate government-funded and ratepayer-funded fuel assistance programs. It addresses pertinent policy questions, such as implementing system benefits charges and leveraging existing LIHEAP networks. Additionally, it offers insights into integration goals, outreach, delivery strategies, and fiscal audits. By serving as an active management tool, the notebook facilitates effective collaboration among stakeholders, ensuring the successful integration of cross-cutting programs while enhancing resource efficiency.

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Integrating Government and Ratepayer-Funded Fuel Assistance Programs for Effective Management

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  1. Integrating Government-Funded & Ratepayer-FundedFuel Assistance Programs Roger D. Colton Fisher, Sheehan & Colton Public Finance and General Economics June 2002

  2. Purpose of Notebook • Intended audience: program administrators. • Intended goal: facilitate integration of cross-cutting programs. • Intended use: active management tool.

  3. Most Asked Policy Questions (#1) • What is a system benefits charge? • Is a move to retail competition a necessary prerequisite to creation of a rate affordability program? • How do I decide how to split funds between rate affordability and weatherization?

  4. Most Asked Policy Questions (#2) • What are the pros and cons of using existing LIHEAP networks to deliver an SBC program? • Is it appropriate to combine LIHEAP with ratepayer funded dollars? • What program goals and objectives do I need to revisit to integrate programs?

  5. Most Asked Policy Questions (#3) • What can a state LIHEAP office contribute to implementing an SBC program? • How do I assess whether to integrate LIHEAP with an SBC program? • Does a LIHEAP office lose control of LIHEAP through integration?

  6. Most Asked Policy Questions (#4) • What can I do if I’m not in a position of strength? • What funding may I permissibly use to pay for participation in SBC discussions? • What materials and info should I present to utilities, regulators, legislators in support of an integrated program?

  7. Most Requested Pieces of Information (#1) • Where might I find local (rather than statewide) information on demographics and/or energy costs? • How do I determine the total number of LI customers in my state by fuel type? • How do I determine an average residential electric bill in my state?

  8. Most Requested Pieces of Information (#2) • How do I determine an average residential natural gas bill in my state? • How do I determine an average fuel oil bill in my state? • How do I determine an average LPG bill in my state? • How do I find current residential energy usage information for my state?

  9. Most Requested Pieces of Information (#3) • How do I find the number of households that live at each range of poverty in my state? • How do I find out what percentage of housing units use each fuel as a primary heating source? • How do I find out how much consumers spend on energy as part of their total household budget for my state?

  10. Most Requested Pieces of Information (#4) • How do I find company-specific information on electric company customers, usage and revenue? • How do I find company-specific information on natural gas company customers, usage and revenue? • How do I find company-specific information company costs such as bad debt, collection costs and arrears in my state?

  11. Most Requested Pieces of Information (#5) • How do I find state-specific information on arrearages and/or utility shutoffs in my state? • How do I find information on utility collection practices in my state? • How do I find information about hot and cold weather for my state? • Where do I find information about the working poor in my state?

  12. Most Requested Pieces of Information (#6) • How do I find out what specific towns or counties are served by specific utilities? • How do I find out what fuel oil and/or LPG dealers serve what specific geographic areas? • Where do I find out what other states have done with respect to SBC programs?

  13. Integration for Specific States (#1) • Funding: Direct dollars of benefit • Oversight: day-to-day program operation, program monitoring, impact and process evaluation, fiscal auditing. • Administration: design and operation.

  14. Integration for Specific States (#2) • Outreach: provision of info and solicitation of participation. • Delivery: interface between customer and program.

  15. Integration Workbook On-line http://www.ncat.org/liheap/colton

  16. For More Information kayj@ncat.org or roger@fsconline.com

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