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EOW2020 Conference: Virtual Experience

The Energy OutWest Conference Committee has made the decision to move the 2020 conference event into an online format!

Filling the Gaps - History of Weatherization Program

A history and overview of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) from its inception in 1977. Weatherization helps people by making homes safer and energy more affordable across America.

2020 National Home Performance Virtual Conference

Share the Virtual Conference With Your Network 2020 National Home Performance Virtual Conference

COVID-19 Relief Resources for LIHEAP Service Providers

It is critical to plan for the uncertainty that lies ahead as we continue to respond to the ever-changing developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote work, Shelter-in-Place and Stay-at-Home orders, social distancing safety measures, layoffs, and prolonged economic instability will leave behind an inevitable crisis when the pandemic recedes.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Board at Energy Outwest just wanted to touch base with all of you during these challenging times. We are currently working on our conference which is scheduled in August and hopefully the world will be back to normal at that time. We are keeping apprised of the situation, watching for updates from the CDC, and adapting and responding to change. Continue to check in with our website and our Facebook page for updates regarding the conference and other Energy Outwest activities. Your health and safety is our priority and decisions will be made accordingly. Please take care of yourselves, your clients and your families. We will be posting information and notices from DOE and other agencies regarding the evolving situation.

Jean Diggs Championship Award: Mimi Burbage

Ms. Burbage has worked in the fields of building energy efficiency, affordable housing, and related community and economic development since 1978 in Alaska.  She ran a non-profit that provided weatherization services statewide particularly in rural and remote Alaska.  She is currently Program Manager for Weatherization services of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation serving communities statewide through a combination...

Registration is Open!!!

Register now for the upcoming Energy OutWest Conference, August 10th - 14th, 2020.  The 2020 Energy OutWest Conference will be held at the Hilton Austin in Austin, Texas.

The Weatherization Assistance Program: 40 Years of Improving Homes and Lives

Since 1976, the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has led the nation in advancing technology, research, and applied scientific practices to make homes energy efficient, cost-effective, and safe for low-income residents. The installed measures deliver substantial energy reductions and energy-cost savings for families, and the program has moved the entire home performance industry forward. - U.S. Department of Energy

LIHEAP Success Story

Reported by Brian Lutzow, Field Supervisor of Weatherization Services

Making a Difference, One House at a Time How a Some Cold States Helped Change DOE Rules

By Jack Hruska