Weatherization Programs: U.S. Department of Energy Partnership Success Stories
The US Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program has been a successful model for providing energy efficiency improvements for thousands of homes nationwide. Several state and local weatherization agencies have developed partnerships that strengthened their programs locally, which increased their ability to deliver comprehensive energy efficiency measures benefiting individual households and often entire communities.
Weatherization agencies can partner with local utilities, community organizations, and combine efforts with other Department of Energy programs to provide low income homeowners with a comprehensive set of services ranging from energy efficiency improvements to roofing and painting upgrades.
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements, particularly from sunlight, precipitation, and wind, and of modifying a building to reduce energy consumption and optimize energy efficiency. Also known as weatherproofing.Energy efficiency is the process of using less energy to produce the same or increased functions. Often used mistakenly as a synonym for ENERGY CONSERVATION. The ability or potential of a physical body to do work. The most common forms of energy are heat, light, mechanical (moving parts), and electrical.
