Measure EN 1: Number of housing units weatherized or retrofitted

Full Title: Number of housing units of low-income households and structures weatherized or retrofitted to significantly improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Definition of Key Terms

Weatherization/retrofitted: See the U.S. Department of Energy. Helpful information can be found at the following link

http://www.waptac.org/

Housing Unit: single family home, mobile home, apartment unit, each side of duplex would count as 1

Structures: Shelters, such as homeless shelters or emergency shelters operated by nonprofit or public organizations; each structure would count as 1

Low income: 200% of poverty or the updated level as found at: http://www.waptac.org/si.asp?id=1318

How to Calculate Measure/Collect Data

Count only those units/structures where the work was fully completed as evidenced by a Certificate of Occupancy; where not required, get a written statement from resident or owner or some other certification of completion