arra the end of an era now what? challenges and opportunities john davies opportunity council...
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ARRA the end of an Era
Now What?Challenges and Opportunities
John DaviesOpportunity Council
Building Performance Center
ChallengesFederal and State funding uncertain
Maintaining the infra structureEquipment, Space and Trained staff
Marketing (What are your services)Where and how to market services
Overcoming the non profit mentalityExisting staffCommunity Perception
Venturing into new territoryToday’s weatherization agencies are going beyond providing
traditional weatherization services
They have expanded to provide a variety of training and technical assistance, fee for service contracting, BPI certifications, housing rehabilitation and emergency repair assistance and consulting services
This provides stability in an ever changing budget climate.
Benefits to the agencyIncreased revenue
Ability to attract variety of staff/increase wages
Economies of scale achieved
All profits go back into the program to help those that fall through the cracks
Enables the organization to do additional activities (team building, buy new equipment)
Future for WAP ProvidersOpportunity to work with local community, builders and
other professionals
Changing demographic market/needs
Leader in the ever increasing Energy Efficiency industry
Diversification helps us to weather the ups and downs of government funding
OpportunitiesTraining (installer, crew lead, assessor and inspector)
Weatherization plus Health - IAQ and asthma
Environmental services Lead, Asbestos, Radon, Mold
The New Energy Code (duct and blower door testing)
Multifamily and large building air sealing
More OpportunitiesField testing and research
Design Build Consulting (energy modeling)
Working with your Utilities
Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspections
Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications
Time of Sale … Energy Performance Scores (MPG)
Sealed Crawlspace with Rodent Exclusion
Facilities Rental
