| 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.
WAPTAC Redesign Survey
The WAPTAC site is undergoing a redesign and we need YOUR input! Please click
here to fill out a brief questionnaire.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed into law on February 17, 2009. This Act provides $5 billion in additional funding to the Program.
Click here for information about information, tools, and templates.
Weatherization Assistance Program Standardized Curricula
Click
hereto see the new Weatherization Assistance Program Standardized Curricula for Weatherization Installer/Technician Fundamentals, Weatherization Installer/Technician Intermediate, and Weatherization Installer/Technical Mobile Homes.
Weatherization Day 2009!
Weatherization Day was October 30. What did you do?
Click for resources and information about events across the country and how to plan your own.
In recognition of National Weatherization Day on October 30th, Matt Rogers, Senior Advisor to Energy Secretary Steven Chu for Recovery Act Implementation, recorded
this video. In the video, he emphasizes the energy and cost benefits of improved energy efficiency - encouraging all Americans to install energy efficiency measures in their own homes - and he expresses appreciation to the nation's weatherization network for its past accomplishments and its continued commitment to serving low-income citizens. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Weatherization Assistance Program will continue to grow and deliver results for American families across the country.
Documents from NASCSP 1512 Reporting Webinars
Please click
here to access documents and a recording from the October 5, 2009 NASCSP Webinar on WAP ARRA Federal Reporting Section 1512 Guidance.
For the presentation from the NASCSP Discussion of Outstanding Issues and Barriers and 1512 Reporting Results from November 17, please
click here.
2009 Annual NASCSP Conference Materials
The 2009 Annual NASCSP Conference, held in Bloomington, MN was a great learning experience for all! Click
here for documents and materials presented there.
Customizable Slide Show Presentation
Click
here to view the Weatherization Works! Slide Show Presentation. You can download this PowerPoint to customize
here. A tutorial on how to tweak this for your needs is
here.
Prevailing Wage Determinations Issued
For information purposes, the Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations for the newly created Residential Weatherization Construction category are posted on the DOE Weatherization Recovery Act web page on an on-going basis
here. Contract language is available
here. Have questions? Check out some
Frequently Asked Questions.
2009 National Weatherization Training Conference Documents
The 2009 National Weatherization Training Conference in Indianapolis, IN July 20-23 was a great success! Click
here to access documents and presentations. These are being updated continually.
Weatherization Assistant 8.6 Now Available!
The Weatherization Assistant is an energy audit software tool developed for the DOE Weatherization Assistance Program by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Weatherization Assistant contains the National Energy Audit Tool (NEAT) for site-built single-family houses and the Manufactured Home Energy Audit (MHEA) for mobile homes.
Click this linkto download the latest version.
2008 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.
2008 Funding Survey Now Available Online
The 2008 WAP Funding Survey has been completed and may be accessed electronically through the
Survey Page of our website.
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.
Information Regarding STRIPES and FedConnect Transition
The Department of Energy is implementing the Strategic Integrated Procurement Enterprise System (STRIPES) during fiscal years 2008 and 2009. To do business with DOE, all current and potential acquisition and financial assistance awardees must now register with 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.
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
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.
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.
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