CALIFORNIA

Ms. Leslie Campanella, Research Analyst II California Department of Community Services and Development PO Box 1947 Sacramento CA 95812-1947 Telephone: (916) 576-7109 Email: wx@csd.ca.gov

FY 2010 DOE Funding: $4,917,928 ARRA Funding: $185,811,061 FY2009 DOE Funding: $14,161,143 FY2008 DOE Funding: $6,265,676 FY2007 DOE Funding: $5,624,334 FY2006 DOE Funding: $7,085,364 FY2005 DOE Funding: $6,322,844 FY2004 DOE Funding: $6,295,195 FY2003 DOE Funding: $6,184,856 FY2002 DOE Funding: $6,374,011 FY2001 DOE Funding: $4,238,044 Number of Local Agencies: 40 Contact Information for Local Agencies

Weatherization Day 2007 Activities

This year, as in previous years Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed October 30 to be Weatherization Day prompting celebrations across the state of California. "As winter approaches, I encourage all Californians to consider weatherizing their homes to lower their energy expenses and increase their energy conservation," said Schwarzenegger. In the spirit of October's Energy Month, and Weatherization Day, several articles on the Weatherization Assistance Program were published across the state.

The Governor's proclamation can be viewed at www.gov.ca.gov/archive/proclamations. For more information about weatherization, log on to www.csd.ca.gov.

Weatherization Day 2006 Activities

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recognized the plight of low-income families in meeting their home energy needs and issued a Proclamation designating October 30, 2006, as "Weatherization Day" in California to raise awareness of the importance of weatherization.

"Weatherization Day is a reminder that a network of valuable resources is available to reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency," wrote the Governor. "I urge all Californians, especially low-income households, to take advantage of programs that can assist them in weatherizing their homes."

CSD issued a news release in English and Spanish about weatherization and posted it on the CSD website (www.csd.ca.gov) . On November 9, 2006, CSD and its Sacramento LIHEAP provider Community Resource Project, Inc., hosted a weatherization site demonstration, which included duct blaster and duct sealing, carbon monoxide detection, energy efficient appliance check, compact fluorescent lights, and a solar water heater installation, part of a pilot project.

Weatherization Day 2004 Activities

This year, California expended its energies on the development of the Energy Bears Coloring and Activity Book. Their Weatherization Department printed 50,000 books and provided them to their service provider network for distribution to their clientele. On the back of the activity book is a place for the agency to adhere a sticker with contact information.

Weatherization Day 2003 Activities

Although there was no official Weatherization Day this year, California's Department of Community Services and Development began the necessary outreach for Governor Schwarzenegger to declare Weatherization Day, and encourage related activities, in the near future.

Weatherization Day 2000 Activities

Riverside County Weatherization had a very complimentary article published in the Press Enterprise on October 16, 2000. The headline referred to the County helping to keep some homes cozy. Written by Laurie Koch Thrower, the story focused on how the Weatherization services were performed and highlighted the success of the program for improving affordability for low-income and disabled persons. The article also provided background on the program and the agency.

Lead Safe Weatherization

Lead Safe Weatherization identifies ways to contain lead hazards inside a work area (also known as containment) when disturbing lead-based or presumed lead-based paints and coatings. The California State Weatherization Agencies has already engaged in comprehensive Lead Safe Work Practice. The Lead Safe Manual includes things that should not be done "The Don'ts", and things that should be done "The Dos", whenever disturbing paint on buildings built before 1979.

The Manual was written by Tom Barrett, Project Manager and Training Director, Richard Heath & Associates, Inc.

1026 Mangrove Avenue, Suite 20

Chico, CA 95926

(530) 898-1323

Fax: (530) 898-1325

E-mail: tbarrett@rhainc.com

Special Note: WAPTAC and DOE do not offer an opinion as to the usefulness of this document at this time.

Content updated on 1/8/2010