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In accordance with 10 CFR 440.16(b), priority is given to elderly, disabled, families with children, high-energy users and high-energy burden as describe in 10CFR 440.3. The State of Mississippi requires that the Weatherization Assistance Selection Tool (Form WX-7) be completed on all eligible applicant prior to the selection for assistance. This form allows subgrantees to rank potentially eligible applicant, taking into consideration the following:
* Families with Children
* Elderly
* Disabled Members
* Waiting Period
* High Energy Burden ( 10 CFR 440.3 ) - low-income household whose residential energy burden (residential expenditures divided by the annual income of that household) exceeds the median level of energy burden for all low-income households in the State. This selection process will allow clients that apply to be placed on the service list according to the selection tool ranking (See Attachment for Selection Tool)
* High Energy Users- low-income household whose residential energy expenditures exceed the median level of residential expenditures for all low-income households in the State.
This selection process will be incorporated into the Virtual ROMA 2.0 System, allowing clients that apply to be placed on the service list according to the selection tool ranking. (See Attachment for Selection Tool)
The monthly and quarterly reports capture required data relating to High Energy Burden and High Energy Users. Reporting on these areas, MS DOE WX BIL WAP will utilize the PAGE reporting system.
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