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Energy Out West Conference Phoenix, Arizona June 21-25, 2018 Geoff Wilcox Jake Nuckolls State of Vermont Weatherization Opportunities Council Geoff.wilcox@Vermont.gov Jake_Nuckolls@oppco.org 802-279-7964 360-319-3144 Gordon Brown Dan

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Energy Out West Conference Phoenix, Arizona June 21-25, 2018

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Geoff Wilcox State of Vermont Weatherization Geoff.wilcox@Vermont.gov 802-279-7964 Gordon Brown NETO Weatherization Program Gordon.brown@vtneto.org 802-334-7378 Tim Yandow CVOEO Weatherization Program tyandow@cvoeo.org 802-891-9697 Jake Nuckolls Opportunities Council Jake_Nuckolls@oppco.org 360-319-3144 Dan Dunne CAZ Energy Services LLC dan@cazenergy.com

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 What is the problem with Vermiculite?  Time line of Vermic. Policy Change in VT  Current Policy and Funding in VT WAP  2 different Agency Approaches  Opportunities Council (WA State) and CAZ Approach  Lessons Learned  Successes  Questions

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If vermiculite is present, assume it contains asbestos

  • Stats show 80% of cases

are positive for asbestos

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Estimated 20,000 homes in VT In 10-14% of the homes of Wx applicants

Wx Applicants

Vermiculite present Not present

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400 homes on deferred list, pre July 1,

2014 rule change.

A lot of high energy intensity and

burdened homes did not receive Weatherization service due to presence

  • f vermiculite.
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Before 2012 there was no vermiculite policy. Starting July 1, vermiculite no longer cause for automatic deferral New funding sources appear Summer – Zonolite Trust Funds added to mix

2012 2014 2015 2017

2016 2013

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 Jobs can no longer be deferred  Home receives full energy audit  Workscope and benefits of Weatherization

provided to client.

 Client is provided with options to remediate

and amount of funding available (if a gap exists, referred to other sources)

 Transparency (client makes the call).  Waivers signed to proceed.  No Blower doors are done.

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Different ways to Treat the Home

  • 1. Small Scale Short Duration Clean up
  • 2. Hybrid Approach
  • 3. Abatement
  • 4. Treat the rest of the home (but don’t

disturb!)

  • 5. Alternative Approach
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VLITE: $3,500 per household cap. OEO Vermiculite Fund: $3,500 per hh cap. Zonolite Trust: 55% of a project up to $4,125.

  • This equals $11,125 and very little if any left

for client contribution.

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USDA 504 Loans or Grants Heat Saver Loan Family Loans *See lesson’s learned

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Dwight DeCoster- Director Tim Yandow- Associate Director

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Client Identified Energy Efficiency Coach Energy Auditor

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  • Site Visit- Auditor-Contractor- Owner
  • Vermiculite Sampled- ZAI Trust
  • Design/Approach Verified- Photos,

photos

  • Contractor Solicits Bids
  • Prepares Final Scope/Design and Cost

Estimates

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  • Typical Cost Range- $2500- $14,000
  • Proceed or Defer
  • Identify Funding Sources

VLITE OEO Vermiculite Funds Wx Grant Funds Other Grants

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Total Project Cost - $12,000.00 Funding Sources- VLITE- $3,500.00 OEO Funds- $3,500.00 ZAI Trust (if verified)- $4,125.00 Other Grants- $875.00 Total- $12,000.00

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  • Abatement Scheduled
  • Project Completed- On-site Inspection

while critical barriers up

  • Post- Abatement Photos
  • Air Clearance Completed
  • Wx Completed- Photos
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  • Contractor Submits Invoice
  • Contractor Paid by WAP Funding Sources
  • Payment Receipt Verified (Cancelled

Check…)

  • ZAI Trust Claim Prepared and Submitted
  • Contractor Paid by ZAI Trust
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Northeast Employment and Training, INC

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1.) After discovering the Vermiculite we sit down with the client explain about the potential hazards

  • f the Vermiculite and determine if they are

interested in proceeding with our work if we can fund the project. 2.)I than will take a sample of the Vermiculite and pre-photos to send to the Zonolite Trust Fund for

  • testing. Approximately 3 to 6 weeks to get

something back from Zonolite letting us know if it is eligible for the fund. Most jobs $4125.00.

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3.) After we have confirmation from Zonolite Trust we contact the abatement contractors to get a cost for the removal of the Vermiculite. Average cost for complete abatement of our attics have been $9500.00. 4.) Once the abatement is complete we inspect the work take our post photos and get the job sent to our weatherization area coordinator so they can insulate the home.

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ROUND #1: GO

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STAY AWAY DENY RUN TEST LITERALLY EVERYTHING …LITERALLY… EVERYTHING

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Addition of contractors that could

address limited Asbestos issues as well as the larger Vermiculite concerns

Clarification on practices within the state

regarding working in and around vermiculite

Limited, but achievable…

  • No abatement
  • No blower door testing
  • No entering area with vermiculite
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Clients rarely can afford loans (not viable) All asbestos contractors are not created

equal

Vermiculite adds complexity, and duration

  • f the job.

Client education and involvement is critical Takes significant staff time (Eff. Coach)

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New approaches to treat a home. “Hybrid

approach” can cut cost.

New funding sources. Leveraging Zonolite Trust is huge. Supportive and helpful partners (State,

Agencies, VT Dep of Health, VHCB, VLITE, ZAI)

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We have Wx’d over 75 homes in the last 4 years that

  • therwise would have been

deferred!

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Geoff Wilcox State of Vermont Weatherization Geoff.wilcox@Vermont.gov 802-279-7964 Gordon Brown NETO Weatherization Program Gordon.brown@vtneto.org 802-334-7378 Tim Yandow CVOEO Weatherization Program tyandow@cvoeo.org 802-891-9697 Jake Nuckolls Opportunities Council Jake_Nuckolls@oppco.org 360-319-3144 Dan Dunne CAZ Energy Services LLC dan@cazenergy.com