The Weatherization Leveraged Partnerships Project is funded by the Department of Energy to offer training and assistance to WAP subgrantees and their associations in designing private partnerships and programs that leverage the WAP.
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CONGRESS TO WAP: "KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK" Appropriations

On Wednesday, May 16, the House Appropriations Committee sent the FY 2019 Appropriations Bill containing Department of Energy funding to the full House with  $251 million for Weatherization Assistance, the same as in the current year. This is a resounding rejection of the Administration's budget which terminates the program.  According to NCAF, senate appropriators are likely to provide similar sums when they begin working on their version of the bill the week of May 21. The House Bill slashes over $300 million from other energy efficiency and renewable  energy programs; further shifts can be expected before the  two chambers agree on final 2019 spending.
DOE GUIDANCE IMPORTANT FOR SUBGRANTEES FromDOE 

WAP Acting Program Manager Appointed:  The Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs announced the appointment of Erica Burrin to act as WAP Acting Program Manager, temporarily filling (for 120 days) a vacancy created by the resignation of Dave Rinebolt in December.

There is specific emphasis on handling landlord contributions versus utility and other public purpose funds.   This Memorandum serves to update and clarify information contained in Weatherization Program Notice (WPN) 16-5...how leveraged funds and buy down funds are treated in operating a local program...  Read More

Know the Program Year 2018 allocations for your state network.

Know which DOE Project Officer is working with your state and how to reach them by email. 

We encourage you to visit www.waptac.org hosted by NASCSP to find an easy-to-access library of DOE Memorandums, Program Guidance, and more.
ADVANCE PAYMENTS IN THE WAP AdvancePayments

Community Action Partnership requested an update from CAPLAW on their guidance regarding the need for WAP subgrantees to receive advance payments. It became clear from an informal survey of members that many were not receiving advance payments. At our project's request, CAPLAW provided this updated guidance which has been circulated by DOE and will be used in training federal project officers. Please feel free to contact us with further questions. 

2 C.F.R. ยง 200.305(b)(1)
requires states to pay WAP subgrantees, other than for profits, in advance as long as certain conditions are met. For many subgrantee agencies, these advance payments are critical to maintaining a consistent program and workforce. CAPLAW breaks down the guidance surrounding the rules for advance payments. 
LEVERAGED FUNDING: REPORT AND WEBINAR RECORDING LeveragedFunding
The Weatherization Network leveraged $358,600,733  from utility, local, state, and other private funders in 2016 - a total of $1.62 in non-federal funds for every $1 of DOE funds spent.  Click here to watch the webinar with CAP and NASCSP. After you check the state-by-state report,  get in touch with our team to share your 2017 leveraged funding.

WANT TO EXPAND THE SIZE & REACH OF YOUR WAP? 
WE  CAN HELPWeCanHelp

Our goal as the Weatherization Leveraged Partnerships Project is to offer training and assistance to WAP subgrantees and their Associations in designing private partnerships and programs that leverage the WAP.

Our team can offer program design examples that complement WAP and LIHEAP, sample testimonies for advocacy at the utility commission, templates for allocating leveraging dollars through the state plan, and connections to peers and energy advocates who have created successful partnerships and programs in their state!

We are available to assist your local Weatherization Network in getting started with leveraging or responding to challenges in current partnerships. For assistance contact Natalie Kramer.

UPCOMING WEBINARS FROM THE PROJECT UpcomingWebinars

Protecting Utility Consumers in the Fast-Changing Markets: The Role of Weatherization Organizations
June 5, 2018   2:00 PM ET/1:00 PM CT/12:00 PM MT/ 11:00 AM PT
Presented by Elizabeth Marx of the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project, this webinar is for leaders of local Weatherization Agencies and State Associations to learn about the current threats to low-income energy affordability and how to use their expertise to advocate at legislatures and public utility commissions. 
This webinar is free, but registration is required. REGISTER

Applying Weatherization Expertise to Local Energy Equity Coalitions
July 10, 2018 2:00 PM ET/1:00 PM CT/12:00 PM MT/ 11:00 AM PT
The Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) project brings together affordable housing and energy efficiency advocates working to break down barriers and improve the conditions for greater multi-family retrofits. This webinar will offer an opportunity to hear about existing issue campaigns and discover new ways for local Weatherization and Community Action Agencies to get involved.
This webinar is free, but registration is required. REGISTER
PRACTITIONER'S GUIDES:  TOOLS TO EASILY LOCATE FINDINGS IN THE ORNL NATIONAL EVALUATIONS PractionersGuides





These guides are not an executive summary. Each volume of the Weatherization evaluation by ORNL has its own excellent summary. It is meant to be a tool that guides WAP practitioners seeking to locate and apply the results of sophisticated outcome evaluations included within each evaluation report volume.
ATTEND THE ENERGY PARTNERSHIPS TRACK AT THE COMMUNITY ACTION ANNUAL CONVENTION AnnualConvention

August 29-31, 2018 in Denver, CO
The Weatherization Leveraged Partnerships Project is hosting a five-session Energy Partnerships track at this year's conference. Potential topics include:
  • WAP monitoring and state-subgrantee relationships, 
  • Low-income solar projects,
  • Leveraging the WAP with health providers, 
  • Community economic development initiatives focused on energy, and
  • Integrated energy assistance programs. 

REPORT: ESTIMATED NUMBER OF INCOME-ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS FOR DOE WAP EligibleHouseholds

This unofficial estimate gives  an  approximation or snapshot of the number of income-eligible  households who might be considered for Weatherization services.
It is not a true estimate of need.  Some of the income-eligible homes are too dilapidated t o accommodate WAP measures; others are sturdier and relatively efficient. However, a large share of the homes of the nearly 36 million income-eligible households would be safer, healthier, and more affordable after being served by the WAP.
PROJECT STAFF OUT IN THE NETWORKOutandAbout

Click to view presentation from HPC
National Home Performance
 Conference (April 25, 2018)

Energy Out West (May 21-25, 2018)


(August 28-31, 2018)
Weatherization Leveraged Partnerships Project at Community Action Partnership


This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies - Community Action Partnership, in the performance of the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Grant Number, EE0008051. Any opinion, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
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