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Committee approves CHN contract for conservation services; proposed $100,000 increase fails
Summary
The Utilities Committee approved a two‑year contract with the Cleveland Housing Network to deliver energy, water and sewer conservation services to low‑income homeowners at $900,000 per year; a council amendment to raise the total to $1,000,000 failed on a roll call.
The Utilities Committee on April 30 approved an emergency ordinance authorizing the director of public utilities to contract with the Cleveland Housing Network (CHN) to administer energy, water and sewer conservation services to low‑income homeowners for two years at up to $900,000 per year.
Under the proposed contract CHN would administer a city program paid from utility rate bases: $500,000 from the Division of Water, $150,000 from Water Pollution Control (WPC) and $250,000 from Cleveland Public Power (CPP). CHN described services that include water‑saving devices (aerators, low‑flow showerheads), minor plumbing repairs, electrical repairs and efficiency upgrades such as refrigerator replacements and LED lighting. CHN said it also performs panel improvements and other repairs for older homes.
CHN representative Laura Bistiani told…
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