Rebecca Stewart is the project coordinator for energy services at the National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP). Stewart came to NASCSP after working with the National Energy Assistance Directors Association and Energy Programs Consortium for energy issues affecting low-income housing.
Weatherization Plus Health: The Next Step for WAP
WAP's mission is to reduce energy costs for low-income families by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety. [continue reading]
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One Millionth Home Weatherized
Rebecca Stewart
Today the National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP) and the Community Action Partnership celebrated the one-millionth home weatherized nationwide since April 2009. Partnering with state and local agencies, celebrations took place today in Twin Falls, Idaho and Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. Since 1976, the federal Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has made the homes of low-income families safer, healthier, and more energy efficient with 7.4 million households served. [continue reading]
Strategy for Action to Advance Healthy Housing
Rebecca Stewart
On Monday, February 4th, the federal Healthy Homes Work Group (HHWG) launched the new Advancing Healthy Housing: A Strategy for Action, laying out goals and priorities to advance healthy housing initiatives for the next three to five years nationwide. The development of a comprehensive national strategy for improving the nation’s housing stock, especially those home occupied by families who may not be able to afford such improvements, across federal agencies is a critical ... [continue reading]
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