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Green Blocks Pilot Project Giving Conservation a Square Deal Block Captain Application in us as a Green Blocks Pilot Project Block Captain and make conservation happen in your sponsibilities: plication d 90% block participation folder) complete application packet n) Deadline: Block Captains must deliver a complete application packet by 3 p.m. on Friday, August 13, to the Jo neighborhood! Block Captains enlist the required neighbor participation and act as the application and program point-of-contact with the City. It is an opportunity to build community by engaging your neighbors in a free program that saves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and saves everyone money. Block Captain Re Complete Block Captain Ap Contact neighbors to enlist the require Distribute Household Applications to neighbors (included in this Explain program and application process to neighbors Collect individual household applications and assemble Deliver completed packet to the City (checklist provided on Block Captain applicatio Act as point-of-contact for both neighbors and the City Mayor’s Office at 435 Ryman St., Missoula, Montana 59802. This is NOT a postmark deadline. Applications cannot be submitted online. hat is Green Blocks? oject Core W 1. Green Blocks Pilot Pr the City of Missoula and NorthWestern Energy (NWE). The Green Blocks is a partnership between goal of the core program is to improve residential energy efficiency by: providing free home energy audits installing free energy-saving measures identified by those audits In addition, Mountain Water Company will provide free water-wise home audits and Will Be Done To My Home To Save Orders resulting water-wise measures and education. For a full list of energy-saving measures, see the “What Energy” page included in this folder. 2. Green Blocks Conservation Side ompanion project to our Green Blocks partnership The City of Missoula is excited to introduce a c with NorthWestern Energy. Conservation Side Orders is a package of free City programs made specifically for Green Blocks participants that focus on: Clawson Windows - Energy Efficient, Locally Manufactured Replacement Windows sportation Options Planning and Assistance ze additional energy e First Interstate Bank Energy Efficiency Financial Assessment and Assistance Sustainable Building Systems Solar Site and Finance Assessment Pre-cycling/Recycling Missoula In Motion Tran Native and Waterwise Landscape “Grow Your Own Food” Education Side Orders provides education and resources to help participants reali conservation, save money, and contribute to a more sustainable neighborhood and community. Se the “Conservation Side Orders Menu” included in this packet for more detail. 3. Green Blocks Pilot Project Scope: Green Blocks will engage 300 homes in two-block areas throughout Missoula. Households must be participation rate. For example, if there are 10 homes on a block, 9 must agree to participate. clustered in “blocks.” Blocks are not necessarily defined by a square but must be adjacent streets that represent no more than two blocks. Two-block areas are required to have a 90% resident ---PAGE BREAK--- Timeline: August 2010 - Applicants will be notified of committee decisions, including possible tional actions necessary for program inclusion. tion measures retrofits installed. hanges. idential; information . Complete application packet must be submitted by Block Captain. holds must be in the City of Missoula. efined by a square but re than two blocks. es are preferred, although two-block areas with some e welcome to apply (property owner permission required). es ot addi September 2010 – Mandatory Green Blocks Orientation meeting September 2010 – Audits will begin September 2010 – Conservation Side Orders program begins September – Completion – Conserva 2010 – 2012 - Energy use monitored to note any benefits and c Note: All individual, household information about energy use will remain conf will be used to quantify overall conservation efforts and for news media coverage To Qualify: House Households must be clustered in blocks. Blocks are not necessarily d must be adjacent streets that represent no mo Two-block areas are required to have a 90% resident participation rate. For example, if there are 10 homes on a block, 9 must agree to participate. Households must be an electric and natural gas customer of NorthWestern Energy. Account must be in good standing. Buildings must be residential. Areas with owner-occupied residenc rentals and multifamily units ar Homes should use electricity or natural gas for their primary space heat. Single-family homes are preferred, but mixed neighborhoods are welcome to apply (this do not include mobile homes). Areas with predominant vintages are preferred. Homes built after 1990 are n eligible. ant agreement allowing access to the home the work. Renters will need permission from their Application submittal signifies commitment to full program participation. ocks orientation session is mandatory All participants will be required to sign a particip and allowing the contractors to perform landlords. Likewise, tenants must grant access for the audits and for the contractor work through their landlords. Participant Responsibilities: Attendance at one Green Bl . nd follow-up ipate in publicity; special circumstances will be ccompanying forms can be found at ci.missoula.mt.us\greenblocks or by isiting the Mayor’s Office at 435 Ryman St. If you have questions, please visit our Web site or Included & Excluded Conservation Measures, etter from the Mayor. Participants must be present at the time of the pre-scheduled energy audit a inspection of any work performed. Participants must respond to pre- and post-program surveys. Participants must be willing to partic considered. This application and a v contact Chase Jones, Grants Administrator, at 258.4908. Please read the attached forms for more information: L Coordinator Application 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- Green Blocks Pilot Project Giving Conservation a Square Deal Block captain Application Click on the fields to type your answers or print this form and clearly print your answers. (Please note that all forms are available online at ci.missoula.mt.us/greenblocks or can be picked up at the Mayor’s Office at 435 Ryman St.) NorthWestern Energy Account Holder Last name First name NorthWestern Energy Service Address Address Missoula, MT Zip code Telephone Home Other E-mail address NorthWestern Energy Account Number Tell us which two-block area you represent by including the cross streets and block number. For instance, Missoula Avenue and Rattlesnake Drive, 1700 block. Please include a map if you have one. How did you encourage people in this area to participate? Why should your two-block area receive this award? (Please describe the residents’ commitment to conservation and if applicable, their need for physical improvements that will help conserve energy.) Please attach a list of names & addresses that are part of the application for this two-block area. Please attach a list of addresses of neighbors who do not want to participate and did not fill out an application in your two-block area. Coordinator Application 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- Application Checklist: As the Coordinator, please submit the following: Coordinator Application; A packet of Household Applications (don’t forget to fill one out for your household); Conservation Side Orders Form for each household; A list of participating addresses; A list of non-participating addresses and reasons. Your Signature Date Printed Name Please return your application to the Mayor’s Office at 435 Ryman St., Missoula, Montana 59802 by 3 p.m. Friday, August 13. This is NOT a postmark deadline. Applications cannot be submitted online. Coordinator Application 4