Welcome to the Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center
This site provides weatherization practitioners and other energy conservation professionals with information related to the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), its on-going operations, and its partnerships with stakeholders. Find out about the exciting changes you will be seeing >
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Client Education Video Footage Now on WAPTAC
Several public service announcements and an educational video have been published on YouTube and linked to WAPTAC's
Client Education page. These and other key videos promoting the program can be accessed through our online
Weatherization Theater. If you have any clips you would like to submit for inclusion, please contact
info@waptac.org.
New Information Regarding STRIPES and FedConnect Transition
The Department of Energy will implement the Strategic Integrated Procurement Enterprise System (STRIPES) during fiscal years 2008 and 2009. As a result, the Department will begin using FedConnect, which is hosted by Compusearch, as the communications portal for its potential and actual contractor and financial assistance recipient communities beginning in March 2008.
FedConnect will replace the Department's current Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS). In order to do business with the Department, all current and potential acquisition and financial assistance awardees must be registered with Compusearch's FedConnect portal.
To learn more, please refer to the
attached memo or you may reference the official
how to guide for using FedConnect.
Formula Grants Roll Forward
The exemption previously used to roll forward (or deobligate and reobligate the WAP formula grant prior year authorizations) is no longer available. All prior year funds must now be deobligated and approved for reobligation by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before the funds can be returned to the States.
EERE has been working with the DOE Chief Financial Officer and the Project Management Center to map an approach which will accelerate this process. Current actions to facilitate the process can be found on the
attached fact sheet.
Quantity Quotes from ENERGY STAR
Formerly known as the ENERGY STAR Online Bulk Purchasing Tool, ENERGY STAR Quantity Quotes was developed by the U.S. Department of Energy in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to make it easy for corporate, government, and other institutional purchasers to get competitive quotes on large quantities of ENERGY STAR qualified products such as refrigerators, light fixtures and room air conditioners.
Click here to learn more about this valuable resource.
Updates to WAPTAC Energy Audits Page
In December 2007 ORNL issued a new version of the Weatherization Assistant -
Version 8.3.3.6. This and several new support documents are now available under
Energy Audits on the left hand side of WAPTAC's home page.
Weatherization on the World Wide Web Planning Guide Now Available Online!
Extend your Weatherization Day media coverage and celebrate the WAP all year long by taking advantage of your online resources. Tell your story through online video, blogs, new releases, and more.
Download our guide to learn how!
Weatherization Talking Points Grid - JUST UPDATED!
October is Energy Awareness Month and October 30th is
Weatherization
Day! In addition to many other resources, the updated Weatherization Talking Points Grid is great for Weatherization Day Events and more. Click
here to download the latest version.
Funding Surveys Now Available Online
Visitors may now access the Weatherization Assistance Program's
Annual Funding Survey electronically. The survey page, now posted to WAPTAC, hosts funding and leveraging data from PY04-PY06, and will be updated each program year.
National Evaluation FAQ Page
NASCSP & Oak Ridge have developed a
"Frequently Asked Questions" page which contains key information on the planning, progress, and implementation of the National Evaluation of the Weatherization Assistance Program. Samples of state evaluations can also be found on this page.
New Section of WAPTAC to House Client Documents
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new
Client Documents Page. This section of WAPTAC will house a variety of client education & intake materials for use by WAP practitioners across the Nation. Due to popular interest, we are currently showcasing Spanish and Bilingual documents. A wide range of new materials will be added on a regular basis.
If there are any documents you would like to see posted or wish to offer for inclusion on this page, please contact
aspector@nascsp.org.
2006 Weatherization Assistance Program Briefing Book
The Department of Energy has created a comprehensive Weatherization Assistance Program Briefing Book. Each State has received one copy of the book.
Click this link to view and print sections of the book.
AVAILABLE NOW! Weatherization Site Visit Demonstration Kit
All you need to know to conduct a Weatherization Site Demonstration in your State or Local area.
Includes a comprehensive guide and a DVD showing a site demonstration underway!
Click here to download the guide today!
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