Year: 2023
The Positive Impact of Fair Wages: Supporting the Weatherization Workforce
In the fight against poverty, the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) plays a pivotal role in improving energy efficiency and transforming lives through its dedicated workforce. Behind every successful weatherization program is a team of skilled professionals making a difference. In this blog, we explore how minimum wages in WAP attract and retain top talent, empowering weatherization
Empowering Weatherization Professionals: A Success Story from Southwest Georgia Community Action Council
Dusniel Alvarez, the Housing and Energy Director at SW GA Community Action Council, shared the workforce challenges he has faced as a director of the WX program since 2015. The discussion centered on the hurdles in recruiting and retaining skilled Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) professionals and the innovative solutions he implemented to drive workforce development within his
Executive Director's Blog Post - Summer 2023
[caption id="attachment_23257" align="alignleft" width="172"] NASCSP Executive Director, Cheryl Williams[/caption] To say that it has been a hot summer is the greatest of understatements. Across the U.S., communities—rural, urban, and all in between—have been suffering under sweltering conditions with no relief in sight. According to the Washington Post, this year has seen a
Building Green Futures: Empowering Careers in Weatherization
The rapidly evolving fields of clean energy, energy efficiency and renewable energy have witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. However, individuals interested in pursuing careers in these fields often face significant challenges, including a lack of awareness about available career pathways and limited access to training opportunities. Recognizing these hurdles, the Clean Energy Center
Water Assistance and Partnership Guest Blog from Kentucky
The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a federally funded program provided through the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to address the financial impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on low-income households. Kentucky received $18.7 million in LIHWAP funds in FY21. The program
