Weatherization Resources
The Ohio Weatherization Training Center has pulled together some online training resources:
WAPTAC– If you open any of the tabs it has numerous power point presentations, information, quizzes
https://nascsp.org/wap/waptac/doe-trainings-tools/wap-standardized-curricula/
Coronavirus Update – PUCO suspends in-home services
Today, the Commission issued an order requiring “in-home audits, weatherization programs, in-premises inspections not prompted by an identified safety-related concern, and other similar initiatives”, to be suspended for the duration of the emergency. Utilities are […]
Chairman Pai Launches the Keep American Connected Pledge
Pai Calls on Broadband and Telephone Service Providers to Promote Connectivity for Americans Impacted by the Disruptions Caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic WASHINGTON, March 13, 2020—Yesterday, in multiple phone calls with broadband and telephone service […]
What is a Customer-Focused Energy Service or Product?
Have you ever heard a more awkward phrase? Does it make any sense to you? Let me explain.
HB 247 is pending legislation that is going through a stakeholder comment process. The […]
Lorain County Community Action Agency – Staff Spotlight, Rich Gardner
Video produced by Lorain County Community Action Agency
Meet Rich Gardner, inspector at Lorain County Community Action Agency.
Apartment Residents Get New Refrigerators
Story provided by Lorain County Community Action Agency
Residents of two apartment complexes in Lorain have efficient appliances thanks to LCCAA’s Community Connections program.
LCCAA facilitated the replacement of every refrigerator at both Pearl Village and Westgate […]
OPAE Wins Merchant Function Case
On Thursday, February 26th, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved the settlement filed by OPAE, the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, the PUCO staff, Dominion East Ohio, and a motley crew of […]
Commission Confirms HB 6 Shut Down of Energy Efficiency Mandates
Late last year, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) requested comments on whether the electric utilities’ energy efficiency (DSM) programs should end essentially immediately, or whether they would operate through […]
2019 Impact Report
Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy thanks all the member agencies and utility partners for the positive impacts made in communities across Ohio. We are pleased to present our 2019 Impact Report. (Click image to download […]
Draft PY 2020 HWAP State Plan and HEAP Transfer Request Released
The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) released drafts of the PY 2020 HWAP State Plan and the HEAP Transfer Request to the Department of Health and Human Services on Friday, March 6th. ODSA deserves kudos […]
A Profile of Ms. Nina Nixon – IMPACT Community Action
IMPACT Community Action’s mission is to fight poverty and provide real opportunities to self- sufficiency.
The following is a case study/story of a family that received aid from IMPACT Community Action.
The Past
My father was […]
Senate Starts an Energy Policy Debate
Senator Steve Wilson, the Chair of the Energy and Public Utilities Committee, thinks Ohio’s energy policy needs updating. The last one was prepared in 1986, when coal accounted for 80% of electricity generation and nuclear […]
Dominion Merchant Function Update
A settlement was filed in the Dominion ‘Exit the Merchant Function’ case on Friday, February 7th. OPAE joined the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Staff, the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, and a handful of energy marketers, […]
The Trump Administration’s FY 2021 Budget – An Insult to the Poor
The Trump Administration clearly has it in for poor people. New work requirements in food stamps and Medicaid. A HUD secretary more interested in decorating his office than housing families in need. And now the […]
New rules for PIPP+ are currently pending
New rules for PIPP+ are currently pending at ODSA and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). ODSA’s rules will cover electric PIPP, […]
Moving HEAP Application Process to Agencies
I must admit to being behind the curve on what has been going on with HEAP. I’m still trying to figure out the implications of moving application processing to the agencies, […]
Fiscal Year 2021 Already Kicked Off
When Congress passes a funding bill, it’s time to get busy on appropriations for the following year. OPAE has a seat on the Board of the National Energy & Utility Affordability […]
Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations…Finally!
Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations…Finally!
Congress finished up appropriations for FY 2020 just before Christmas. The outcome for our programs was amazing. The Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) saw the largest increase since […]
Dominion Merchant Function Exit
I’ve written several times about the exit of the merchant function Dominion East Ohio and energy marketers have been pushing since 2005. Exiting the merchant function means that the utility would […]
AEP Ohio Community Assistance Program 2019
For some of you, you are still waiting on outstanding orders of refrigerators through AEP’s CAAR program in 2019. AEP informed us that these outstanding orders will not be fulfilled until 2020 due to this […]
Federal Appropriations for HWAP and HEAP
Ninety percent of the funding provided for HEAP in FY19 has been released to the states under the Continuing Resolution which runs until December 20th. There are differences between the two […]
State Legislation – Ohio House Bill 247
I’m writing this in-between Interested Party meetings with House members on Ohio House Bill 247. This is an interesting bill. It is generally about smart grid, and […]
Successful in preventing natural gas companies from exiting the merchant function
Exit from the Merchant Function: OPAE has been working somewhat successfully to prevent natural gas companies from exiting the merchant function since 2005. What does this mean? All customers, except commercial customers in the Dominion […]
The nuclear subsidy bill, HB 6, is now law
The nuclear subsidy bill, HB 6, is now law. There is no sign of Chinese banks taking over our electric grid. I guess we’re all safe for the time being.
I’m sure you all wake up […]
What Makes Working with CAPs Different is Purpose
What Makes Working with CAPs Different is Purpose
An Interview with Shawn Hackel, Applied Energy Products
You know their faces. You know their names. Heck, you’ve even lifted a […]