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Weatherization Assistance Program -- Success Stories

Success Stories from around the country for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Click on a state below to see local stories of success.

To see specific Recovery Act WAP Success Stories, please click here.

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WAP General ^

Resources: A Strategy for Action to Advance Healthy Housing (February 5, 2013)

WxPlusHealth.org

New Online Tool Helps Improve Safety and Energy-Efficiency of Low-Income Homes (November 1, 2012)

heraldonline.com

Federal Weatherization Program a Winner on All Counts (September 28, 2012)

American Progress

EERE Celebrates Completion of 1 Million Weatherized American Homes (September 27, 2012)

EERE

Weatherization workers could gain new mobility (April 12, 2012)

earthtechling.com

Alaska ^

Weatherization project improves housing conditions in Kiana, Noorvik (August 3, 2012)

The Arctic Sounder

State weatherization effort brings warmth, savings home (February 11, 2011)

The Cordoba Times

Arkansas ^

Governor Declares Wednesday Weatherization Day (October 24, 2012)

KATV.com

California ^

Weatherization program helps keep cold at bay (December 18, 2012)

Merced Sun-Star

958 Homes More Energy Efficient (October 31, 2012)

independent.com

Weatherization funds reach 60,000 homes (October 31, 2012)

thebusinessjournal.com

On the Job Training Helps Families, Environment (July 30, 2012)

recorderonline.com

Bracing against the chill: Programs are available in Tulare County to winterize homes, at low cost or no cost (November 19, 2011)

Visaliatimesdelta.com

Colorado ^

Bennet Fights for Weatherization Programs to Save Money, Save Energy and Create Jobs for Coloradans (December 8, 2011)

Bennet.senate.gov

Federal Grant Helps Keep Utilities Affordable (September 21, 2011)

publicnewsservice.org

Colorado program puts veterans to work weatherizing homes (October 11, 2010)

Denverpost.com

Connecticut ^

Weatherization project saves Hamden residents tax dollars? (September 27, 2011)

CTPostChronicle

Florida ^

October 30, 2012 Weatherization Day Celebrated (October 30, 2012)

oysterradio.blogspot.com

Weatherization program helps low-income homeowners (September 15, 2011)

PalmBeachPostNews

Agency's Energy Efficiency Program helps Homeowners (July 1, 2011)

SouthFloridaTimes

Local program helps homeowners keep energy bills low (June 15, 2011)

Washington County News

Weatherizing homes helping low-income residents (May 20, 2011)

Orland-Press-Register

Weatherization program helps homes, businesses (October 29, 2010)

Tallahassee Democrat

Bonifay declares Oct. 30 "Weatherization Day" (October 14, 2010)

Washington County News

Idaho ^

One Millionth Home Weatherized in Twin Falls (September 27, 2012)

KMVT

Weatherization program aims to warm the cold (November 30, 2011)

klewtv.com

Illinois ^

State Rep. Jehan Gordon Highlights Urban Weatherization Initiative (June 11, 2012)

Centralillinoisproud.com

Indiana ^

Families get help with weatherization, energy assistance (May 20, 2012)

heraldbulletin.com

Home weatherization program thrives thanks to Indiantown-based agency (September 1, 2011)

TCPalm.com

Advocates make case for summer energy assistance (July 28, 2011)

jconline.com

Iowa ^

Mid-Sioux Opportunities provides weatherization program for Siouxland families (October 27, 2011)

ktiv.com

Kansas ^

The Cold Spotter (February 9, 2012)

kake.com

Kentucky ^

Weatherization help available once again (April 28, 2013)

Bowling Green Daily News

Louisville promoting weatherization of homes (October 27, 2012)

courierjournal.com

Maine ^

Weatherization: An effective investment (April 11, 2013)

seacoastonline.com

Weatherization Program Gives Old Homes New Life (October 29, 2012)

onlinesentinel.com

Maine Advocates Achieve Weatherization Assistance Victory for Multifamily Properties (May 18, 2012)

nlihc.org

Weatherization Program off to Strong Start (May 9, 2012)

seacoastonline.com

New program joins energy audits with weatherization work (April 30, 2012)

Bangfordailynews.com

Keeping Low-Income Mainers Warm in Winter (February 8, 2012)

newyorktimes.com

Home weatherization assistance available (November 17, 2011)

seacostaonline.com

Mainers big heating oil consumers, but using less (November 13, 2011)

boston.com

New pressurized house at Calais college to train builders in energy efficiency (October 30, 2011)

bangordailynews.com

Chevrolet deal drives Maine low-income weatherization (February 22, 2011)

Portland Press Herald

Maryland ^

Civic Duty: Nonprofit Provides Green Jobs Training (April 10, 2012)

bmoremedia.com

Free Weatherization Assistance Program helps eldery, disabled homeowners save on energy bills (March 8, 2012)

thesentinel.com

Massachusetts ^

Assistance, in dollars and ducts (January 13, 2012)

Bostonglobe.com

NSCAP programs help those struggling with heating bills (December 3, 2012)

The Salem News

Program can reduce heating costs (November 15, 2011)

Press Republican.com

Weatherization funds bring comfort (August 28, 2011)

TheBerkshireEagle

Training key to green jobs (April 11, 2011)

BostonHerald.com

Energy course hailed as model (April 7, 2011)

The Republican

Program Sparks Energy Efficiency Experts (April 5, 2011)

WBJournal.com

Taking the chill off (December 25, 2010)

Boston.com

SMOC weather-proofing efforts aid needy homeowners (November 14, 2010)

Millford Daily News

Michigan ^

Weatherization Grant Gets Final Approval (May 1, 2013)

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

Weatherization Grant Gets Initial Approval (April 17, 2013)

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

Effort under way to slash utility bill costs for thousands of Genesee County homes (April 18, 2012)

mlive.com

Warming for winter (November 29, 2011)

thetimesherald.com

Minnesota ^

Governor Dayton Proclaims October 30th as Weatherization Day in Minnesota (October 30, 2012)

mn.gov

Mississippi ^

Weatherization Assistance Program Helps Low-Income Families (April 17, 2013)

WJTV

Missouri ^

A NECAC Program That's Weatherizing (November 1, 2012)

KHQA.com

Home Weatherization Program Breaks Missouri State Record (May 24, 2011)

infozine.com

Going green, Saving green (March 23, 2011)

Maryville Daily Forum

Nebraska ^

Weatherization Works (February 6, 2012)

KearneyHub.com

New Hampshire ^

N.H. may receive $1M for energy savings program (April 18, 2013)

SeacoastOnline

Energy upgrades aid low-income families (May 15, 2012)

seacoastonline.com

New Jersey ^

Upgraded and Snug - Post Road Gardens gets weatherized, thanks to federal money (February 27, 2013)

Hudson Reporter

Christie Administration Increases Energy Efficiency for More than 22,400 Housing Units (February 21, 2013)

RealEstateRama

House Improvements Help Citizens (July 4, 2012)

Hudsonreporter.com

St. Rose of Lima Hosts NJNG Energy Assistance Day (October 25, 2011)

freehold.patch.com

New Mexico ^

MFA launches ‘Energy$mart’ academy (May 10, 2011)

New Mexico Business Weekly

New York ^

Sen. Gillibrand urges more funding for weatherization (January 25, 2013)

WNYT.com

Gillibrand, Lowey, Engel seek aid for weatherization programs (January 9, 2013)

LoHud.com

Real Hero: Repairman saves woman's life by recognizing carbon monoxide poisoning (December 18, 2012)

cnycentral.com

Harlem CDC and local businesses bring energy savings, stimulus dollars to Harlem residents (May 26, 2012)

Amsterdamnews.com

Fulmont Community Action Agency Inc. celebrates weatherization grant success (May 14, 2012)

Hudsonvalley.ynn.com

ALL ABOARD! (April 18, 2012)

syracusenewtimes.com

CAPC’s federal stimulus funds for weatherization gone, waiting list grows (April 3, 2012)

watertowndailytimes.com

More Than 2,000 Affordable NY Apartments to Benefit from Weatherization Assistance Program (March 21, 2012)

multihousingnews.com

Helping N.Y. homes become more energy efficient (November 27, 2011)

buffalonews.com

Hanna touts importance of weatherization efforts (October 31, 2011)

littlefallstimes.com

Community Environmental Center to celebrate Weatherization Day November 1 (October 19, 2011)

cecenter.org

North Carolina ^

SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCE CENTER PLANS TO WEATHERIZE 200+ HOMES IN WINSTON-SALEM (March 14, 2012)

yesweekly.com

Asheville GO weatherizes 100 homes (March 3, 2012)

moutainx.com

Event to celebrate National Weatherization Day (October 25, 2011)

TheDispatch.com

Extreme Winter Weighing Heavy on NC Seniors (February 7, 2011)

PublicNewsService

Weatherizing public housing proves good deal all around (October 12, 2010)

citizentimes.com

Free weatherization offered to residents (July 3, 2010)

The Apex Herald

Ohio ^

MYCAP receives home weatherization grant (April 30, 2013)

WFMJ

Stimulus Recap: Ohio Weatherization Agencies Get the Job Done (September 18, 2012)

Public News Service

LCCAA weatherization funds melt away (March 31, 2012)

Chronicleonline.com

Ohioans Saving Cash and Avoiding Chills with New Utility Programs (February 13, 2012)

Public News Service

Weatherization: Helping Ohio Families Save Money and Keep Warm (December 15, 2011)

publicnewsservice.org

Zanesville Home Highlighted for Energy Efficiency (October 17, 2011)

Whiznews.com

Oklahoma ^

Muskogee County Community Action Foundation helps disadvantaged (September 11, 2011)

MuskoeePhoenix.com

Oregon ^

NeighborImpact Finishes Weatherization Grant (May 14, 2012)

ktvz.com

Pennsylvania ^

Energy Auditor is the New Top Job (June 18, 2012)

philly.com

Pennsylvania DCED Secretary Walker Tours Weatherized Dauphin County Home; Touts Job Creation and Training (October 31, 2011)

sacbee.com

Williamsport Woman Says Weatherization Saved Her Family (October 27, 2011)

northcentralpa.com

Region applauded for weatherization efforts (November 17, 2010)

Meadville Tribune

South Carolina ^

OCAB home weatherization program named state's best (May 13, 2012)

thetandd.com

Weatherization Day Celebration (October 31, 2011)

gwdtoday.com

Texas ^

Austin Energy completes federal weatherization program; Utility weatherizes 77 percent more homes than original goal (May 1, 2012)

Austinenergy.com

Women wanted: ACC programming aims to steer women into green energy jobs (April 23, 2012)

austin.culturemap.com

Energy assistance program aids local families (January 8, 2012)

amarillo.com

Austin to get $900,000 from state in weatherization money (December 29, 2011)

statesman.com

CPS Energy's insulation program shines (November 13, 2010)

Express News

Vermont ^

People's United donates $33,900 for CAA weatherization programs in Vermont (November 29, 2011)

vermontbiz.com

Weatherization assistance helping many button up for winter (October 31, 2011)

wcax.com

Washington ^

Taking Weatherization to Native Americans in Washington State (January 14, 2013)

Eunice Herren

Washington, DC ^

Program Gives Homeowners Free Repairs To Save On Utility Bills (February 1, 2012)

wusa9.com

West Virginia ^

Weatherization program helps lower energy costs for McDowell (December 31, 2012)

West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Making A Warm Home Less Expensive (February 10, 2012)

wtap.com

Saving Money and Energy with Home Weatherization (May 24, 2011)

WSAZ

Wisconsin ^

A struggle to keep warm (October 9, 2012)

doorcountyadvocate

Rebuilding homes and lives (May 19, 2011)

Milwaukee Courier Online