Celebrating Women in Weatherization – Michele York
Michele York – BIL Program Specialist, New Hampshire How did you first get interested and involved in weatherization? I have always loved the idea of solar and wind. I joined the Loudon Alternative...
Read MoreCelebrating Women in Weatherization – Jennifer Lewis
Jennifer Lewis – Sr. Weatherization Programs and Evaluation Manager, Washington How did you first get interested and involved in weatherization? I was a 2009 ARRA hire as an Energy Auditor for a...
Read MoreCelebrating Women in Weatherization – Molly Carmichael
Molly Carmichael – Administrative and Billing Coordinator, Missouri How did you first get interested and involved in weatherization? I actually stumbled into the position. I didn’t know much...
Read MoreCelebrating Women in Weatherization – Fanni Azueta
Fanni Azueta – Energy Services Manager, California How did you first get interested and involved in weatherization? “I initially ventured into weatherization seeking a more stimulating role...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreEmpowering 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...
Read MoreExecutive Director’s Blog Post – Summer 2023
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...
Read MoreBuilding 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...
Read MoreWater 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...
Read MorePartnerships in IL Build Health and Community
When thinking about CSBG, it is impossible not to think about the Community. After all, it is the COMMUNITY Services Block Grant. In Illinois, we value our communities and the...
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