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Green Blocks Pilot Project Giving Conservation a Square Deal Block Captain Application Join us as a Green Blocks Pilot Project Block Captain and make conservation happen in your 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 Responsibilities: Complete Block Captain Application Contact neighbors to enlist the required 90% block participation Distribute Household Applications to neighbors (included in this folder) Explain program and application process to neighbors Collect individual household applications and assemble complete application packet Deliver completed packet to the City (checklist provided on Block Captain application) Act as point-of-contact for both neighbors and the City Deadline: Block Captains must deliver a complete application packet by 3 p.m. on Friday, August 13, to the Mayor’s Office at 435 Ryman St., Missoula, Montana 59802. This is NOT a postmark deadline. Applications cannot be submitted online. What is Green Blocks? 1. Green Blocks Pilot Project Core Green Blocks is a partnership between the City of Missoula and NorthWestern Energy (NWE). The 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 resulting water-wise measures and education. For a full list of energy-saving measures, see the “What Will Be Done To My Home To Save Energy” page included in this folder. 2. Green Blocks Conservation Side Orders The City of Missoula is excited to introduce a companion project to our Green Blocks partnership 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 First Interstate Bank Energy Efficiency Financial Assessment and Assistance Sustainable Building Systems Solar Site and Finance Assessment Pre-cycling/Recycling Missoula In Motion Transportation Options Planning Native and Waterwise Landscape “Grow Your Own Food” Education and Assistance Side Orders provides education and resources to help participants realize additional energy conservation, save money, and contribute to a more sustainable neighborhood and community. See 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 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 participation rate. For example, if there are 10 homes on a block, 9 must agree to participate. ---PAGE BREAK--- Coordinator Application 2 Timeline: August 2010 - Applicants will be notified of committee decisions, including possible additional actions necessary for program inclusion. September 2010 – Mandatory Green Blocks Orientation meeting September 2010 – Audits will begin September 2010 – Conservation Side Orders program begins September – Completion – Conservation measures retrofits installed. 2010 – 2012 - Energy use monitored to note any benefits and changes. Note: All individual, household information about energy use will remain confidential; information will be used to quantify overall conservation efforts and for news media coverage. To Qualify: Complete application packet must be submitted by Block Captain. Households must be in the City of Missoula. Households must be 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 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 residences are preferred, although two-block areas with some rentals and multifamily units are welcome to apply (property owner permission required). 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 does not include mobile homes). Areas with predominant vintages are preferred. Homes built after 1990 are not eligible. All participants will be required to sign a participant agreement allowing access to the home and allowing the contractors to perform the work. Renters will need permission from their landlords. Likewise, tenants must grant access for the audits and for the contractor work through their landlords. Participant Responsibilities: Application submittal signifies commitment to full program participation. Attendance at one Green Blocks orientation session is mandatory. Participants must be present at the time of the pre-scheduled energy audit and follow-up inspection of any work performed. Participants must respond to pre- and post-program surveys. Participants must be willing to participate in publicity; special circumstances will be considered. This application and accompanying forms can be found at ci.missoula.mt.us\greenblocks or by visiting the Mayor’s Office at 435 Ryman St. If you have questions, please visit our Web site or contact Chase Jones, Grants Administrator, at 258.4908. Please read the attached forms for more information: Included & Excluded Conservation Measures, Letter from the Mayor. ---PAGE BREAK--- Coordinator Application 3 Green Blocks Pilot Project Giving Conservation a Square Deal Block captain Application Click on the gray 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.) NWE ACCOUNT HOLDER NAME Last First NWE SERVICE ADDRESS Street Missoula, MT City State Zip Code TELEPHONE NUMBERS Home Other (specify) E-MAIL ADDRESS 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- Coordinator Application 4 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.