Comments on: $453 Million for Weatherization Programs – DOE releases Recovery Act Funds http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/blog/2009/06/22/453-million-for-weatherization-programs-doe-releases-recovery-act-funds/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:25:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Jared http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/blog/2009/06/22/453-million-for-weatherization-programs-doe-releases-recovery-act-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-214 Jared Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:08:35 +0000 http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/blog/?p=66#comment-214 Adin: You should check with your State Energy Office. DOE has been rolling out Weatherization funding in every state and U.S. Territories. Most of New England should just be getting there money either within the last 30-days or the next 30-days. It has simply taken some time to properly transfer funds and account for job creation and program efficiency. You can check the DOE Web site or check www.recovery.gov but particularly with the State Energy Office. If you have further questions or need help finding the information contact me at info@efficiencyfirs.org Adin:

You should check with your State Energy Office. DOE has been rolling out Weatherization funding in every state and U.S. Territories. Most of New England should just be getting there money either within the last 30-days or the next 30-days. It has simply taken some time to properly transfer funds and account for job creation and program efficiency.

You can check the DOE Web site or check http://www.recovery.gov but particularly with the State Energy Office.

If you have further questions or need help finding the information contact me at info@efficiencyfirs.org

]]> By: adin maynard http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/blog/2009/06/22/453-million-for-weatherization-programs-doe-releases-recovery-act-funds/comment-page-1/#comment-159 adin maynard Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:38:08 +0000 http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/blog/?p=66#comment-159 Thanks for the update. Any ideas what the rationale is behind the funding allocation? Curious why New England has not been granted funding yet as we have larger need to prepare than many state given funding. We have recently signed on as WAP installers. For Cozy Home Performance it is a better program than the MA utility programs, which are regarded as among the best in the nation and are looking for high quality performance contractors to be involved. THis is why: -WAP has a limit up to $6,500 (including labor and materials I have heard $10,000 someplace) and is keen on making all cost effective improvements up to this amount. Utility programs, recommend prescritptive measures using lower standards (R-38 attics) - WAP, though has in-house auditor, they leave all air sealing and additional measures up to us...utility program has in house auditor, a seperate group of air sealers, and then contractors have to install insulation to spec....more disconnected - utility programs rarely look at basement remediation opportunities because companies are scared of liability issues related to mold...WAP program adheres to more house-as-a system in a better way and allows best materials and all options are on the table. Downside of WAP is getting paid can take twice as long...hopefully to change with Stimulus infusion. We have done 1 WAP house to date, and look forward to many more as a fall back for slower private market. Thanks for the update. Any ideas what the rationale is behind the funding allocation? Curious why New England has not been granted funding yet as we have larger need to prepare than many state given funding.

We have recently signed on as WAP installers. For Cozy Home Performance it is a better program than the MA utility programs, which are regarded as among the best in the nation and are looking for high quality performance contractors to be involved. THis is why:

-WAP has a limit up to $6,500 (including labor and materials I have heard $10,000 someplace) and is keen on making all cost effective improvements up to this amount. Utility programs, recommend prescritptive measures using lower standards (R-38 attics)

- WAP, though has in-house auditor, they leave all air sealing and additional measures up to us…utility program has in house auditor, a seperate group of air sealers, and then contractors have to install insulation to spec….more disconnected

- utility programs rarely look at basement remediation opportunities because companies are scared of liability issues related to mold…WAP program adheres to more house-as-a system in a better way and allows best materials and all options are on the table.

Downside of WAP is getting paid can take twice as long…hopefully to change with Stimulus infusion.

We have done 1 WAP house to date, and look forward to many more as a fall back for slower private market.

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