Opportunity in the United States
-By Eric Stam, Senior Analyst- Where is opportunity in America? I had a chance to find out at a forum convened by Opportunity Nation and Washington Monthly on Capitol Hill this November 4th to...
Read MoreData, Outcomes, and a Pumpkin Bagel at Half in Ten Report Release.
–by Rae Tamblyn, Research Assistant– Earlier this week I took a break from my usual duties to attend the Half in Ten Annual Report release. With a pumpkin bagel and a cup of coffee in...
Read MoreTimely article “Weatherization Funding Has Been Slashed” features NASCSP Staff and Board Member
The article Weatherization Funding Has Been Slashed on GreenBuildingAdvisor.com’s blog Musings of an Energy Nerd highlights NASCSP’s own Bob Scott, Director of Energy Services; and Steve Payne,...
Read MoreIt’s Over – For Now . . .
– By Brad Penney, General Counsel – As I am sure you know, early this morning the President signed legislation reopening the federal government and funding it through January 15th as well...
Read MoreCSBG Legislative Update: Shutdown Edition Part II
By Brad Penney, General Counsel The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program does not face the threats we outlined in yesterday’s post about the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)....
Read MoreWAP Legislative Update: Shutdown Edition
We need your help! Now is the time to reach out to Congress, and let Members know that the gridlock of the budget process is hurting programs like the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) that...
Read MoreWeatherization Day is NOT Shut Down
Weatherization day is October 30 – about three weeks away! As we enter the second week of a federal government shutdown, getting the word out about the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)...
Read MoreCSBG Spotlight: Leading Innovation for a Green and Healthy Tomorrow (LIGHT) in Maryland
Edited by Raymond Thomas MapQuest. Google. Siri. The world has made great strides in technology and at the touch of a button you can use your GPS-enabled device to direct you to almost any...
Read MoreCSBG Data Corner: Homelessness on the Decline and CSBG Helped!
– by Tabitha Beck, Research Director – The Atlantic and USA Today recently discussed the quiet decline of homelessness since 2005. We took a look at the CSBG data alongside the national...
Read MoreWAP Legislative Update and We Need Your Help
We need your help! WAP faces severe funding threats – help us engage with utility and business partners to get their support with legislators on Capitol Hill. Join us on Advocacy Days and put us in...
Read More