PHAACO

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• PHAACO
• Public Housing Authority Aggregation Consortium

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What is PHAACO?

• PHAACO is a loosely held organization made up
  primarily of Public Housing Authorities (PHAs)

• We banded together under the HUD guidelines
  to be able to provide services for one another,
  specifically in the area of energy.

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Why was PHAACO formed?

• On November 29, 2000, HUD sent out a notification
  that stated that if PHAs wanted to join together
  to provide services, and/or secure services that
  would ultimately benefit the PHAs and save
  money, they were free to do so without the worry
  of the procurement policies that normally bound
  PHAs.

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What PHAACO is about

• PHAACO follows procurement policy guidelines in
  the establishment of the initial service. The
  members are then covered under the PHAACO
  umbrella.

• PHAACO works with PHAs, and other organizations,
  both large and small, to provide the maximum
  benefit of any service that we choose to provide
  or develop.

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Tell me more about PHAACO!

• We have been in existence for seven years.

• There is no formal board.

• Every housing authority has an equal say.

• Everything that is done is done through a voting
  process, and every member organization has equal
  weight with regard to their vote.

• It does not matter whether the organization is
  large or small, each has one vote.

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How many PHAs are currently participating?

• Currently, Fourteen PHAs are participating in
  PHAACO. The fourteen housing authorities are
  Stark, Portage, Lucas, Zanesville, Jefferson,
  Lorain, Cuyahoga, Cincinnati, DeKalb, Amsterdam,
  Gallia, Geauga, Akron and Harrison.

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What services has PHAACO provided?

• We have given advice about topics such as,
  Performance Contracting.

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Performance Contracting is a way to save PHAs
money regarding energy-related capital
improvements. A Performance Contract is an
agreement that HUD has to approve that may allow
you to replace doors, windows, lights,
appliances, and other energy related items.
What is Performance Contracting ?
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PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING (CONT)

• The rolling base is frozen to pre-renovation
  levels. Savings and paybacks are calculated to
  show how much consumption and costs are being
  accrued. The savings are used to pay for the
  equipment, and associated costs.

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THE ADD-ON METHOD

• There is also the Add-On Method (similar to
  performance contracting) that Stark has used four
  times successfully. With the Add-On Method, you
  get your energy saving equipment at no cost.

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We have held conferences on Energy and other
issues that concern organizations.

• We have partnered with organizations such as

The Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE)
Housing Urban Development (HUD)
Rebuild America (RBA)
Dominion East Ohio Gas
The National Center for Appropriate Technology
(NCAT)
Columbia Gas
Key Bank
Affordable Comfort
First Merit Bank
Oakridge National Labs (ONL)
Ohio Edison
and a multitude of other organizations, both
public and private.
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Utility Purchasing

• We are purchasing our gas from an independent
  company, and we purchase electricity in New York
  for our members there.

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What other types of services does PHAACO provide?

• Some of the services that PHAACO has been asked
  to provide are
• energy auditing,
• utility tracking software,
• utility rate and tariff analysis,
• energy software,
• ESCO advice, and
• energy service contract negotiation company
  advice.

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What other types of services can PHAACO provide?
(cont)

• Purchase of Natural Gas and Electricity
• Engineering Services (HVAC, Electrical)
• Resident Training
• Staff Training
• Presentations
• Electronic Forms Conversion
• Monitoring and Verification Services
• PHAACO can provide assistance relative to
  performance contracting, general consulting for
  various subjects, and regulation advice

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• Because PHAACO consists of different size HAs,
  various needs can be addressed.

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Some of the other services that we would like to
provide will be Cost Analyses, and General
Contracting Services.

• We are considering putting a utility tracking
  system on the Web with security features. This
  will accomplish 2 objectives

It will make completing the required HUD forms
easier.
Organizations would have instant access to
detailed energy data and reports.
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How can you join PHAACO?
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There is an application that must be filled out
and signed by the Executive Director or the
person designated to make such decisions.
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Once the application is signed, you are
automatically included into the group. There are
no obligations or requirements that have to be in
place.

• You can end your membership by giving a 30 day
  written notice.

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ARE THERE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS?

• There are no funding requirements regarding
  membership. It is a free organization. We do not
  foresee any membership costs.

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How often does PHAACO meet?

• We meet on a quarterly basis. In the past, we
  have written grants, to cover the cost of
  transportation for those who attend meetings.

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How does PHAACO secure funding?

• We have written grants to the Office of Energy
  Efficiency.
• Another way that we are generating funding is by
  receiving reimbursements from new accounts from
  our energy broker.

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• Since partnering with such diverse groups, we
  have learned that there are loans available
  through the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD)
  with zero to 2 interest rates. Funding is also
  available for weatherization efforts.

• These resources could aid in improving housing
  stock in residences, PHAs, Colleges and
  Universities.

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What are PHAACOs goals?

• PHAACO wants to positively impact perceptions the
  public has about PHAs.

• We want to partner with other organizations who
  share our concerns regarding high energy costs,
  and are committed to improving efficiency as a
  means to a more cost effective, comfortable
  environment for its constituents.

• We want to improve fiscal accountability by
  providing solutions to energy problems.

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• We are looking to grow and we are pleased with
  our progress so far. We have saved lots of money
  for the housing authorities that have
  participated in PHAACO. Reports are available to
  show our savings.

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OUR PROGRESS THUS FAR
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HOW DO I CONTACT PHAACO?

• By Mail PHAACO,Inc
• 2223 Fulton Rd NW 106
• Canton, Ohio 44709
• By Email phaaco_at_sbcglobal.net
• By Phone [phone]
• Toll Free [phone]

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• We will be more effective if we have more housing
  authorities and organizations joining us. We hope
  that, if you are not already a member of PHAACO,
  you will consider joining us.

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• PHAACO
• Public Housing Authority Aggregation Consortium