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EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES Acterra Green @ Home $40,000 - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant 1. Trained HouseCall volunteers will respond to all HouseCall requests up to at least 110 Redwood City residences, to install basic energy-saving devices and complete a residential energy audit., Residents who receive a HouseCall audit will be offered a colorful yard/window sign to publicize their commitment to energy conservation. Note: HouseCalls will not be conducted during the annual Acterra shutdown between the Christmas Holidays and New Year. In addition, residents and volunteers tend to not be available for HouseCalls around major holidays and vacation periods. 2. Acterra will organize at least one community visibility event, with the assistance of City staff, to publicize the program. 3. Green@Home staff will endeavor to visit a meeting of each Redwood City neighborhood association once during the timeframe of the agreement to inform them about the program and solicit their participation. 4. Green@Home staff will work with city staff, community organizations and local businesses to offer at least one DIY (Do It Yourself) workshop for residents, to teach them about basic home energy efficiency techniques and products. 5. During each HouseCall, Acterra will offer residents faucet flow restrictors and water- saving showerheads supplied by Redwood City's water department. 6. At the end of every HouseCall, Acterra will offer residents a city-provided folder containing city-selected materials referencing city or local environmental services such as hazardous waste collection, electronics recycling and water conservation. 7. Acterra staff will work with Redwood City staff, local media, neighborhood associations and other commu'nity organizations to publicize the program throughout the timeframe of the agreement and offer recognition to volunteers and participating residents. 8. Acterra will keep statistics and issue quarterly updates (October 5th, January 5th, April 5th and July 5th) to the City on the number of HouseCalls performed and the amount of C02 savi'ngs achieved at each residence. 9. Acterra will make follow-up calls to residents within 3 months of their HouseCall to determine whether they went ahead with suggested conservation recommendations and their written commitment to make further changes. Data from these follow-up surveys will be provided to the City. Agreement over $10K 9 City Attorney Approved Version 031210