Energy Savings Assistance ProgramWorkforce Education and Training (WE&T)

Workshop # 5October 31, 2011

Energy Savings Assistance ProgramWorkforce Education and Training (WE&T)

Workshop # 5October 31, 2011

ESAP Embedded in Low Income Communities Since 1980’s• CBO’s are utilized as service delivery providers

Directed P. O.’s Ensure Job Stability and Growth• Negotiated contracts maintain jobs in communities

Legislative and Regulatory Decisions Support Local Jobs• AB 1393 passed in 1999 stating legislative intent• Pub. Util. Code § 327 encourages local employment

ESAP Partnerships In ESAP Partnerships In Low Income CommunitiesLow Income Communities

ESAP Partnerships In ESAP Partnerships In Low Income CommunitiesLow Income Communities

Partnership ResultsPartnership ResultsPartnership ResultsPartnership Results

During the 2009 - 11 SCE’s Energy Savings Assistance Program:•Supported approximately 1100 jobs with vendors and service providers

SCE contracts with 35 service providers and vendors including:

• 14 CBOs/FBOs• 16 Women, Minority or Disabled Veteran

Business Enterprises (WMDVBE)

Costs for delivery of services exceeds $90 million with $67 million (or 74%) going to WMBE’s

Costs for appliances exceeds $57 million with over $40 million (or 78%) issued to WMBE’s.

ESAP Training PlanESAP Training Plan2012-14 Program Years2012-14 Program Years

ESAP Training PlanESAP Training Plan2012-14 Program Years2012-14 Program Years

SCE Specific ESAP Training• Instructor-Led Training (ILT)• Developmental Courses

Expanded training curriculum for assessors, installers and inspectors

• Higher-level of customer service• Supports program infrastructure• Introduces Tablet PC Technology Skillset• Increases knowledge and experience in customer

service related areas

Developmental Course OfferingsDevelopmental Course OfferingsDevelopmental Course OfferingsDevelopmental Course Offerings

SCE proposes offering developmental courses open to all agency employees regardless of job assignment•Allows employees to learn a new or improve on an existing soft skill or computer skill

Leverage the educational opportunities available through SCE’s Energy Education Centers•Offer a variety of workshops

• Building envelope, construction, HVAC systems and technologies, lighting technologies, renewable energy, and self-generation technologies

WE&T Advice LetterWE&T Advice LetterWE&T Advice LetterWE&T Advice Letter

Effective October 29, IOUs’ Joint Advice Letter proposing changes to the WE&T programs was approved:

• Remainder of the current program cycle will be used to evaluate and assess strategies, identify best practices and develop a refined sector strategy.

• “IOUs will evaluate and expand partnership collaboration within the workforce development and community based organization area, as well as internal IOU departments (LIEE/CARE) that successfully serve these demographics.”

• IOUs will use the WE&T Task Force meetings as a vehicle to update, and receive input on, Inclusion of Disadvantaged Workers Sector Strategy planning and development for implementation in the next program cycle.