Weatherization assistance program. Annual report for 1980

Technical Report · Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6609303· OSTI ID:6609303

This addresses three major areas of concern relating to weatherization activities: (1) extent of progress being made toward achievement of national energy-conservation goals; (2) adequacy and costs of materials; and (3) need for and desirability of modifying weatherization activities and of extending such activities to a broader range of income groups, including changes to the legislation necessary to accomplish these modifications. The report concentrates on the efforts of the Department of Energy's (DOE) program for Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons. Among the most-significant innovations introduced to the program in 1980 are: performance funding (granting funds on the basis of proven production capability), payment for labor and contractors, inexpensive interim measures, and more flexibility in determining eligibility for multi-family buildings. In addition, the program improved communications with the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Community Services Administration (CSA) as well as with representatives of the local program operators. Headquarters staffing was strengthened in 1980, and a management agreement was signed.

• Research Organization: US Department of Energy (USDOE), Washington DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6609303
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS-0209
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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WEATHERIZATION
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IMPLEMENTATION
COST
ENERGY CONSERVATION
GRANTS
LOW INCOME GROUPS
MANAGEMENT
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