Category: Weatherization

Affordable Care Act NOW!

February 4, 2014

Join us on Wednesday, February 12th at 12:00pm EST to learn from experts how the WAP and CSBG Networks can utilize the Affordable Care Act to access new funding, leverage federal dollars, diversify partnerships, and pilot new collaborations. The ACA aims to prevent the causes of poor health and extend coverage to millions of Americans who previously lacked health insurance. For health

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A Productive, Happy New Year for WAP and NASCSP

January 30, 2014

--by Tim Warfield, NASCSP Executive Director -- This has been a very productive beginning to the New Year for both the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and NASCSP. The highlight so far is the FY 2014 appropriations number of $174M for WAP, representing a 150% increase over last year’s Congressionally appropriated number of $68M (later supplemented by DOE reprogramming funds). NASCSP

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A Special Thanks to Weatherization Field Workers

January 29, 2014

-- by Bob Scott, Energy Services Director -- While waking up to another day of single degree temperatures in the DC area, Rich Courtney, a long-time colleague and friend, sent a note reflecting on the Weatherization crews venturing out on these freezing cold days to help those who are in such dire need of WAP services. All too often, I am neck deep in emails, reports, advocacy, policy issues,

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A Bargain at Any Price

January 10, 2014

– By Timothy R. Warfield, Executive Director, NASCSP – As many of us around the country are digging out of a deep freeze, things are heating up on Capitol Hill. The big news is that Congress is actually working on a budget! Even more shocking, there’s a real possibility of some bipartisan agreement. CSBG reauthorization discussions may begin this year as well. Huh?! Perhaps someplace

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Beat the Cold with NASCSP Webinars

January 9, 2014

Baby, it's cold outside, but we've got you covered with the hottest news and topics of the day! Kick start the new year with our JANUARY HOT TOPICS Webinar lineup and save your space today! Beat the cold with warm conversation, from the comfort of your own office. Share the love and pass this on to friends and colleagues.  

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