Tag: Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program: Resilient, Innovative, and Adaptive
From its founding in the precarious 1970s through its expansion during the 2008 Housing Crisis and into the present, the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has known many changes. As it enters
LIHEAP and WAP: Keeping Low-Income Families Healthy, Housed, & Energy Secure
The energy costs of heating or cooling one’s home can place a significant burden on low-income families, especially those living in more extreme climates. According to the Department of Energy’s
LIHEAP and WAP: A Dynamic Duo for Reducing the Low-Income Energy Burden
Written By: Sophie Mariam, NASCSP Intern High energy costs place a significant burden on low-income families, due to the high percentage of monthly income these households spend on utility
Happy Weatherization Day from the NASCSP State Assistance Director
[caption id="attachment_12092" align="alignright" width="225"] WAP professionals from Community Housing Partners in VA demonstrate how to insulate a water heater[/caption] October 30 is known
NASCSP Welcomes Amy Klusmeier!
Greetings from NASCSP’s new WAP State Assistance Director, Amy Klusmeier. I feel fortunate to be starting this new role in October, an exciting time for weatherization. Energy Awareness Month and
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