The purpose of this american rescue plan / community driven solutions grant is to educate the community of port arthur, TX on energy poverty concerns, collect information on energy efficiency needs…

The purpose of this american rescue plan / community driven solutions grant is to educate the community of port arthur, TX on energy poverty concerns, collect information on energy efficiency needs from the community, put together possible solutions to energy efficiency needs and present solutions to stakeholders and the community.activities:the recipient will host two community education events, create a standard operating procedures document and design a questionnaire on energy-related housing concerns, distribute the questionnaire to 100 residents, interview 40 residents about their responses, conduct 10 more detailed follow up interviews, identify possible solutions to match energy needs, create an energy needs and energy poverty assessment, present results to stakeholders, and host a community expo on clean energy and energy efficiency.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:anticipated deliverables include two community education events conducted, a standing operating procedures and questionnaire created, documented feedback from over 40 residents, an energy needs and energy poverty assessment, a stakeholder meeting conducted, and a community expo conducted. Expected outcomes are higher awareness by the community on energy efficiency problems and solutions such as expanded energy efficiency, weatherization, heating/air conditioning retrofits, clean energy, residential solar, and solar water heating. Direct beneficiaries are residents of port arthur, TX.