Renewable Energy
Solar, wind, geothermal…these will become hot topics for your community if they are not already. How will you pair renewable energy with your WAP program? Several of your peers have pilot projects in this space and we would be happy to connect you.
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Community Action Conversation: LIHEAP & Community Solar Case Study
The Illinois Solar For All program offers low-income community solar subscriptions with guaranteed bill savings. Watch to learn about the development of this program and their work with utilities and regulators.
New Collar Jobs! What Are They & How Do They Align with the Green Economy
This session describes new-collar jobs and the great employment opportunities available in the green economy, with a special focus on the Green Buildings Career Map, a highly interactive tool that explores careers in the green economy.
Using the Green Buildings Career Map to Attract Ambitious Candidates
The Green Buildings Career Map is a free, interactive web-based tool that illustrates how today’s green jobs boom can create long-term career growth for workers entering the field. Watch for a demonstration on how to navigate the Career Map and put it to use in your recruitment and retention efforts.
Green Jobs: Strategies that Work with the Weatherization Assistance Program
How do we ensure that the “green jobs boom” isn’t a “bust” for communities that need it most? During this session, NASCSP and members of its Workforce Development Working Group present best practices in recruitment, training, partnerships and retention in the Weatherization program.
Community Solar Subscription Platform Launch
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP) is partnering with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase access to community solar subscriptions for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) recipients. Watch for an overview of the benefits of community solar for low-income households, the pilot program to connect LIHEAP recipients with community solar, how to provide input on the pilot program, and additional information about how to connect LIHEAP recipients with local community solar.
Delivering Low-Income Solar: Barriers and Opportunities
Curious about how solar interacts with weatherization? With increased interest in leveraging weatherization programs to support low-income access to solar, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is conducting research and analysis to understand the pathways, barriers, and opportunities for incorporating solar into the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Jeff Cook and Juliana Williams from NREL join us to discuss their research and preliminary findings.
Solar Power in Rural Communities
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The webinar discusses how Community Action can leverage solar energy to maximize impact in rural communities.
Case Studies
Case Study: Fresno EOC Single Family Solar
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Overview of the CA solar program coordinated with WAP using Cap and Trade dollars.
Slide Presentations
Community Solar and Energy Affordability: Federal and Community-Based Solutions
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP) provides an overview of a new platform to connect LIHEAP recipients with community solar. Watch to learn how Community Action Agencies can support community solar access for income-qualified households.
Solar Energy as a Social Enterprise
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This session explores the value that Cap Solar, a subsidiary of Greater Bergen Community Action, has brought to their solar clients through innovative financing and corporate structures.
Community Solar for Community Action
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This presentation examines a national model for empowering low-income communities with solar energy.