---

Each year we mark national Weatherization Day on October 30th, as part of a larger Energy Action Month. Weatherization Day is an opportunity to highlight the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) by holding events, issuing proclamations, and getting press coverage. Weatherization Day is also used to demonstrate the impact of WAP by sharing program facts and featuring clients in local communities. Another goal is also to increase awareness of WAP among two key audiences: leaders and decision makers at the federal, state, and local levels as well as potential clients in need of weatherization services.

Weatherization Day 2017 was no exception! Take a look below at the activities that occurred in at least 29 states across the country. Did your organization hold an event or receive press coverage not included here? Submit the information to Eric Behna.

•  Alabama

– The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama held a weatherization demonstration at a local home currently undergoing weatherization services. The event was featured in the Decatur Daily News.

• Arkansas

-The State WAP Office, the Arkansas Community Action Association, and several local agencies partnered to host a Weatherization Day Celebration. Governor Asa Hutchinson also issued an official proclamation of Weatherization Day.

 

 

• Connecticut

-The Director of Energy Services for Community Renewal Team, a local WAP agency, appeared on a morning news feature about weatherization.

• Colorado

The Colorado WAP was highlighted in an ABC 7 Denver news feature. Governor John Hickenlooper also issued a Weatherization Day Proclamation

 

• District of Columbia (DC)

The Mayor of Washington DC issued a Weatherization Day Proclamation.

• Delaware

The State of Delaware promoted its WAP with a social media campaign for Weatherization Day.

• Georgia

The weatherization director for Coastal Plain Area EOA, Inc. wrote an Op-Ed entitled “Energy Efficiency is Good for South Georgia” which was featured in the Valdosta Daily Times.

• Iowa

The Iowa Community Action Association lead a social media campaign for Weatherization Day.

 

• Illinois

Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA) held a Weatherization Day event highlighting their program.

• Kansas

Governor Sam Brownback signed a Weatherization Day Proclamation and the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation engaged in social media activity for Weatherization Day.

• Kentucky

LKLP Community Action’s WAP program was featured on by WYMT News.

• Michigan

Governor Rick Snyder issued a Weatherization Day Procalamation. The State of Michigan also issued a press release. Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency’s WAP program was featured in a local news broadcast. Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency and their WAP were featured in the Herald Palladium. The Michigan WAP was also featured in The Times Herald.

• Minnesota

Prairie Five Community Action’s WAP was highlighted in a local news feature. The State WAP Program also executed a social media campaign.

• Missouri

Governor Eric Greitens signed a proclamation of Weatherization Day. The Missouri Energy Office and the Missouri Community Action Network (MCAN) hosted a Weatherization breakfast panel event. Economic Security Corporation’s WAP was featured on local news and held a weatherization demonstration. Local WAP agencies OACAC and NECAC also held weatherization demonstrations.

 

• Nebraska

The Southeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership held a Weatherization Day celebration.

 

 

 

• North Carolina

Cabarrus County issued a proclamation of Weatherization Day. Piedmont Community Action held a weatherization demonstration.

• North Dakota

Governor Doug Burgum issued a Weatherization Day proclamation. The Community Action Partnership of North Dakota ran a social media campaign.

• New Hampshire

NH Office of Strategic Initiatives planned a Weatherization Day demonstration attended by Governor Sununu.

 

• New York

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a proclamation of Weatherization Day. The State also announced a large Senior Multifamily weatherization project on Weatherization Day. JCEO of Clinton and Franklin Counties held a Weatherization Day celebration.  Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County Inc. wrote an op-ed and Niagara Community Action Program, Inc. was also featured in local news. The Commission on Economic Opportunity produced a client video.

• Ohio

Governor John Kasich issued a proclamation of Weatherization Day. The Mayor of Dayton, Ohio also issued a proclamation. CAP Dayton held a block party celebration for Weatherization Day. WSOS held a WAP site demonstration that was attended by U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur. COAD held a WAP site demonstration attended by State Representative Larry Householder.

• Oklahoma

Great Plains Community Action’s WAP was featured in a local newspaper. United CAP was also featured in local news.

• Pennsylvania

The State WAP office executed a social media campaign for Weatherization Day. ECA in Philadelphia also had a Weatherization Workshop with State Senator Anthony Williams.

• South Carolina

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. held a Weatherization Day event.

• Tennessee

Knoxville CAC held a WAP site demonstration with the Mayor at a home.

• Texas

Travis County Health and Human Services Housing Services Division held a WAP demonstration at a home.

• Utah

The Utah WAP was highlighted in an Op-Ed.

• Virginia

Governor Terry McCauliffe signed a proclamation of Weatherization Day.

• Washington

Governor Jay Inslee signed a proclamation of Weatherization Day. The State Department of Commerce also executed a social media campaign.

• Wisconsin

Local WAP agencies HOPE Inc., Milwaukee County, Project HOME, and RKCAA were all featured in local news.