Conference
Every other year Energy OutWest organizes and delivers a regional weatherization (wx) conference. Our conferences receive wide attendance by weatherization professionals from community assistance agencies in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, the Navajo Nation, and the Intertribal Council of Arizona. Commercial weatherization professionals also participate significantly both in learning sessions and with displays of their products and services.
Energy OutWest conferences follow this format:
- Tutorials – Monday and Tuesday – half-day and full day hands-on training in weatherization and renewable energy technology – in the field or at a local training facility
- Main Conference – Wednesday – Friday – 2 ½ days including presentations by nationally recognized keynote speakers (Boise 2012 will have Chris Gardner and Joe Lstiburek) and a wealth of sessions that are organized along weatherization lines that can range from “new wx technician” to “program management” to “sustainable solutions”. And companies in the energy efficiency field have their products and services displayed prominently. There are plenty of opportunities to network, work, and learn, but there always is fun, too. Energy OutWest conferences have a number of entertaining traditions including a music jam night and a competition session with awards for winners.