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How does the new energy savings program affect Change Inc.'s operations in Harrison County?

Change Inc. becomes regional partner for West Virginia energy savings program Change Inc. has been designated as the Regional Implementation Partner for the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings program (HOMES) in Harrison County. This role requires the company to provide assistance to residents throughout the program's four-step process. The program, funded by $88 million from the Department of Energy, aims to help homeowners upgrade residences and lower monthly energy bills.

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  • The Department of Energy provided $88 million to West Virginia for the new energy savings program.moorefieldexaminer.com
  • The two state programs are the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings program (HOMES) and the Home Efficiency Appliance Rebates (HEAR).moorefieldexaminer.com
  • Change Inc. is the Regional Implementation Partner in Harrison County for the HOMES program.moorefieldexaminer.com
  • The HOMES program involves a four-step process, starting with household qualification and ending with certified contractors installing upgrades.moorefieldexaminer.com

Why it matters

For Change Inc., this designation provides a concrete operational role in a state-backed, federally funded initiative. As a Regional Implementation Partner, the company is responsible for providing assistance to residents, which involves facilitating the energy audit and planning stages of the HOMES program. This involvement positions the company as a key service provider in West Virginia's efforts to improve energy affordability for families.

The program itself is part of a larger national distribution of $8.8 billion from the United States Department of Energy to states. It addresses the challenge of energy affordability in West Virginia, where Governor Patrick Morrisey stated that lowering monthly energy bills is a way to help families keep more of their hard-earned money.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific services will Change Inc. provide to residents in Harrison County?
  • How many applications are expected to come in during the pilot stage of the program?

What would change this answer

The pilot stage is extended or expanded to other countiesChange Inc.'s operational scope and potential workload would increase significantly.
The Department of Energy reduces the funding allocated to the programThe scope and duration of the program, and thus Change Inc.'s role, could be curtailed.

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