The purpose of the energy partnerships project 5.0, like the preceding similar projects, is to increase the size and impact of the federal weatherization assistance program (WAP) through…

The purpose of the energy partnerships project 5.0, like the preceding similar projects, is to increase the size and impact of the federal weatherization assistance program (WAP) through partnerships that bring non-federal resources to WAP projects and organizations. Specifically, the project will help WAP organizations identify and connect with potential funding partners, such as housing and community development investors, health care providers and their foundations, renewable energy industries, and, of course, utilities not already counted as WAP partners. The tools and trainings that are products of the project are intended to help WAP agencies design effective collaborations and adapt proven tools and templates to new projects. Such projects can include additional resources for efficiency or renewable measures and more funding for housing improvement and non-weatherization climate adaptation investments in eligible homes and disadvantaged communities. The project team will provide information and assistance to the weatherization network and our potential partners through national conference workshops, on-line training through webinars and interactive workshops newsletters, multimedia products, peer exchanges and offering individualized assistance. National community action partnership (NCAP) will also keep the U.S. Department of energy (DOE) apprised of developments that affect local capacity to engage in leveraging and partnership initiatives in the weatherization network. Furthermore, if weatherization is substantially expanded through legislation, the project will communicate with subgrantees regularly to track implementation successes and barriers and to meet their information and networking needs by creating materials to assist.