LIWP Basics
What does the acronym LIWP FWHC stand for?
Low-Income Weatherization Program Farmworker Housing Component
What are at least 4 criteria for LIWP eligibility
examples: Proof of identity, income eligibility, FW status, reside in LIWP county
What year was MAROMA established?
2014
What does the acronym SPV mean?
Solar Photovoltaic
If calling out, how much notice do you need to give your supervisor?
at least (1) hour in advance
Name the 4 stages of the LIWP Process
Enrollment, Assessment, Installation, Inspection
Homeowners can receive which measures?
Solar and Fuel Switching
Name MAROMA's 4 current programs
LIWP, BE, WH, QAR
Difference between Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
Energy efficiency is using technology that requires less energy to perform the same function.
Energy conservation is behavior that results in the use of less energy.
What should you do when you leave the building for non-break-related reasons during work hours?
Notify your supervisor. Clock out before you leave and Clock in when you return.
What are the 18 LIWP Counties?
Sonoma, Napa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Kern, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Riverside, San Diego, Imperial
What are the three types of eligible methods of verifying income?
Full Documentation, Categorical, Self-Certification
Name the 4 utility companies we work with/for?
SCE, SCG, SDGGE, Nevada Energy
Name at least one of the main CA governing entities for utility and state energy programs
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) or CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (CEC)
After how many days of employment do new employees become eligible to use paid sick time?
90-days
What are the two current funding sources LIWP is utilizing?
General Funds
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds
Income and utility bills should be dated within how many weeks of the application date?
6 weeks
To improve the quality of life of low-income families by connecting them to no cost energy conservation services.
What are greenhouse gases and how do they contribute to Global Warming?
A greenhouse gas is a gas that absorbs and emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared range. These gases act like a blanket, absorbing IR radiation and preventing it from escaping into outer space. The net effect is the gradual heating of Earth's atmosphere and surface, a process known as global warming.
By when should you review and submit your timesheets for a given pay period?
The Tuesday before Pay Day (friday). Extra points if you submit your time every friday
Where does the funding come from?
Extra Credit: explain how the funding is aggregated.
Comes from California Climate Investments.
Funding is aggregated from dollars / taxes (penalties) collected from large industrial businesses.
What could disqualify a Single-Family home from participating altogether?
Examples: Property is a part of an HOA, Mobile home is mobile, mobile home has not resided in the same location for a minimum of one year
Name the roles and/or titles of MAROMA's three principles (Mauricio, Roberto, Julie)
MB: VP of Business Development
RDR: VP of Operations
JB: CEO/Finance/HR
Name at least 1 energy efficiency rating type for HVAC equipment.
Hint: the higher of these ratings, the less energy the system needs to do it's job
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER), Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER),Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF), Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE)
Name at least 3 Responsibilities of all MAROMA Employees:
Safety, Accurate Record Keeping, Ongoing Training, Customer Service, Inventory/Supplies, Cost Effectiveness, Lunch and Breaks, Attendance, Call Out Procedures, Quality