Category: NASCSP Updates
EPA Announcement Creates Big Opportunity for Weatherization
-- Brad Penney, NASCSP General Counsel -- The National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP) applauds the June 2 release of standards proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce carbon emissions under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act. Yesterday’s EPA action demonstrates that the United States is prepared to take strong steps to fight global climate
Bundled Services Delivery Case Study Highlights
-- By Mary Virtue, Consultant, ROMA Center Team -- Community Action Agencies have recognized the many obstacles faced by some families as they strive for self-sufficiency. Agencies across the country have heard from their customers and responded by bundling together many of the services families need. This approach has been used by agencies for decades because bundled service delivery
A Productive, Happy New Year for WAP and NASCSP
--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
READ MOREA Bargain at Any Price
– 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
READ MOREBeat the Cold with NASCSP Webinars
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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