Tag: weatherization
NASCSP Thanks Dr. David Danielson for his Service at DOE
By: Katrina Metzler, Energy Policy Advisor Dr. David Danielson recently announced his departure from the U.S. Department of Energy, where he has been a tireless advocate for energy efficiency programs as the Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for the past four years. Dr. Danielson was instrumental in changing the course of the Weatherization Assistance Program during a
A Step in a New Direction
“If there is one statement that is true about the Weatherization Assistance Program [WAP] it is that things are always moving and changing. The purpose of this email shows that this continues to be true. After 28 years in Indiana’s WAP I am taking a step in a new direction. I have accepted the position of Energy Services Director with NASCSP.” The above language is taken from the email
READ MOREReflections on the State of the Union 2016
By Rae Tamblyn, Research and Communications Analyst In his final State of the Union, President Barack Obama reflected on the major achievements of his administration, and highlighted areas that will continue to challenge us to do better. Access to Economic Opportunity: While no longer devastated by a major recession, it is essential that “we give everyone a fair shot at opportunity and
Words from NASCSP WAP Program Chair: The Importance of Weatherization Day
Why Is Weatherization Day Important to Me? My name is Ray Judy and I am currently the WAP Program Chair for NASCSP. I started my career in the Weatherization Assistance Program as a “Material Installer” [shell technician, insulation guy, crew person, etc.] for a WAP sub-grantee in Southern Indiana. When I took the job, I did not have any far-reaching goals. I was young, my wife was pregnant
READ MOREMini Weatherization Toolkit, Week 3
We are just a few days away from #WXDayOct30! Here's to the 3rd week of #EnergyAwarenessMonth! Make sure you're using and following the hashtags #EnergyActionMonth, #Weatherization, and #EnergyAwarenessMonth in addition to #WXDayOct30 to stay up to date on what your peers are saying, and be part of a larger social media buzz! The importance of Weatherization Day cannot be over emphasized!
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