Guest Blog: Urban Institute – Evaluating CSBG ARRA
— By Carol DeVita and Margaret Simms, Urban Institute — Through the Recovery Act (ARRA), the Federal government distributed $1 billion to the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) to...
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Data Corner: CSBG is More Than Just a Number
— Tabitha Beck, Research Director — As someone who enjoys number crunching, I understand the power that data analysis can provide. There is a wealth of information and data in the...
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Keeping an Eye on U.S. Environmental Sustainability: An Energy and Climate Policy Update
— Edited by Jovita A. Tolbert, National Alliance for Sustainable Communities — New Method to Measure Cost-Effectiveness of Residential Building Energy Codes Introduced. The U.S....
Read MoreCQ Roll Call Op-Ed – Warfield: Weatherization is Effective Investment
The CQ Roll Call, a very influential source for breaking news of legislative tracking and political maneuvering, recently published “Warfield: Weatherization is Effective Investment,” an...
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Update: WAP @ the White House: Quick Facts from the Event!
UPDATE: Missed the event? Now you can watch a recording of the event on YouTube, just click the links below for each part. Part One: The Economic Impact of WAP Panel Part Two: The Technological...
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WAP @ the White House: Watch Live Stream NOW!
This morning NASCSP is proud to join the White House as they host the first-ever Weatherization Supply Chain Industry Event. Starting at 9:15 a.m. viewers can watch the event via live stream...
Read MorePoverty Politics: Shortcut Solutions
There are no shortcuts in life–only those we imagine. ~ Frank Leahy Shortcut Solutions Federal funding is tight. This point is obvious as you listen to political rhetoric from both sides of...
Read MoreLegislative Update: WAP, CSBG FY 13 Appropriations Advance on Hill
— Brad Penney, General Counsel for the Advocates for The Other America (AFTOA) — The House has now completed consideration of the FY 13 Energy & Water Appropriations bill, containing...
Read MoreHighlights from the WAPTAC Blog
–Edited by: Alice Gaston, Program Assistant— A few highlights from the Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center (WAPTAC) blog: Overview of the PY 2011 Weatherization...
Read MoreCAAs In The News: Ohio Community Action Impact; Jobs, Transportation and Much More
Partnering with a university is a great way to tap into local expertise. Professors and students need real-life projects to research, and Community Action has the data and needs research to support...
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