﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type='text/css' href='/css/feedgenStyle.css'?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>The WAPTAC RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.waptac.org/feedGen.aspx</link><description>The latest information from WAPTAC.</description><copyright>(c) 2013WAPTAC.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Field_Information</title><description>					






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	&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 1em"&gt;These curricula are designed to be comprehensive, yet flexible tools useful to both new and experienced instructors as we expand the Weatherization Workforce. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;






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		&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS; mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;As a technical program, the WAP uses sophisticated techniques to provide energy efficient improvements on homes. 
		
		
		
		
		
		&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS; mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;The Technical Tools section provides information on energy audits, health and safety, ENERGY STAR, refrigerators, water heaters and more. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;






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	&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 1em"&gt;Training facilities across the country provide in-depth weatherization training for new and experienced workers alike. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;




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	&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 1em"&gt;Ensuring quality across the weatherization network is of utmost importance to the Program. 
		
		
		
		
		
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