To carve out additional time to focus conversations on specific topics, there will be four topic-focused subcommittees:
1. Workforce Development Subcommittee
2. Equity Subcommittee
3. Multi-family Housing Subcommittee
4. Technology and Market Transformation Subcommittee
Participation is on a volunteer basis or via suggestions by the Advisory Group. To participate in a Subcommittee, you must be a member of the Advisory Group.
Workforce Development Subcommittee
Facilitated by Melissa Robson, Elevate Energy
Issues related to Minnesota’s residential contractor workforce, including availability of contractor resources within rural or low-income communities, and training needs to expand and augment the workforce
Contractor qualifications and eligibility requirements
Contractor incentives, process for instant discounts, reimbursement process
How efforts might coordinate with other training programs available through energy centers, universities, and utility-sponsored programs
Coordination with contractors, distributors, and suppliers during program implementation
Anticipated participants: Contractors, energy efficiency workforce, existing training providers, trades groups
Meeting Schedule and Materials
Workforce Development Subcommittee Meeting #1
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Meeting Presentation Notes
Equity Subcommittee
Facilitated by Eric Fowler, FreshEnergy
Energy efficiency and electrification efforts related to equity
Approaches to target and engage low-income individuals, communities with old housing stock, environmental justice communities, and other marginalized and disadvantaged communities (black and brown, indigenous, linguistic and cultural groups, etc)—as part of the Justice40 Initiative goals
How to approach and resolve issues related to health and safety matters that may require remediation prior to upgrading homes for energy efficiency
Income verification processes
Partnerships with CBOs and strategies for outreach and engagement (including language needs)
Approaches to building a diversified contractor pipeline
Mobile and manufactured homes
Anticipated participants: Community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and members of disadvantaged communities.
Meeting Schedule and Materials
Equity Subcommittee Meeting #1
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Meeting Presentation Notes
Multi-Family Housing Subcommittee
Facilitated by Zoe Bottger, Elevate Energy
Unique elements of multi-family properties including the split incentive issue and best practices for engagement of building owners, developers, and large portfolio managers as well as individual property owners.
Consumer protection topics including prevention of rent increases, post-installation certificate
Provide input into the structure of rebates and incentives available to residents versus property managers.
Participation by non-profit affordable housing developers
Multifamily eligibility topics
Anticipated participants: Landlords, renters, affordable housing developers, property managers, and advocates
Meeting Schedule and Materials
Multi-Family Housing Subcommittee Meeting #1
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Meeting Presentation Notes
Technology and Market Transformation Subcommittee
Facilitated by Leah Hiniker, Inova Energy Group
Discuss equipment to be incentivized, potential technology bundles, and process to maximize efficiency of upgrades through whole home planning
Identify any supply chain issues that may impact program delivery
Discuss challenges and opportunities related to building electrification
Equipment and installation warranties
Waste Prevention and use of sustainable materials
Diagnostic tests to include in audit and a final inspection
Plan for retailers and point of sale opportunities, market dynamics and retailer/equipment manufacturer needs
Anticipated Participants: Trade Associations, retailers, manufacturers, contractors
Meeting Schedule and Materials
Technology and Market Transformation Meeting #1
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Meeting Presentation Notes
