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Ms. Genie Sue Weppner Department of Health and Welfare Division of Welfare 450 W. State Street Boise, ID 83720 Telephone: (208) 334-5656 Cell: (208) 850-8250 Email: weppnerG@dhw.idaho.gov Ms. Annie Dalgetty, Program Specialist Department of Health and Welfare Contracts & External Resource Management Team 450 W. State Street Boise, ID 83702 Telephone: (208) 334-5686 Fax: (208) 334-5694 Email: dalgetta@dhw.idaho.gov Ms. Marla Stinger, Program Specialist Department of Health and Welfare Contracts & External Resource Management Team 450 W. State Street Boise, ID 83702 Telephone: (208) 235-2972 Fax: (208) 334-5694 stringerm@dhw.idaho.gov

FY2010 DOE Funding: $1,558,041 ARRA Funding: $30,341,929 FY2009 DOE Funding: $3,366,002 FY2008 DOE Funding: $1,964,431 FY2007 DOE Funding: $1,766,897 FY2006 DOE Funding: $2,076,784 FY2005 DOE Funding: $1,982,038 FY2004 DOE Funding: $1,973,522 FY2003 DOE Funding: $1,939,538 FY2002 DOE Funding: $1,997,798 FY2001 DOE Funding: $1,328,717 Number of Local Agencies: 7 Contact Information for Local Agencies

Weatherization Day 2007 Activities

The state of Idaho celebrated Weatherization Day 2007 the way they do best-by weatherizing a non-profit domestic violence/sexual abuse women's shelter that had no insulation in the walls. This "Extreme Energy Makeover" of the Crisis Center of Magic Valley (CCMV) was conducted by the South Central Community Action Partnership in Twin Falls and was attended by Representative Crapo and Simpson's staff as well as local government leaders.  The SCCAP's Weatherization crews with assistance from public officials, businesses and community volunteers worked together using the state of art diagnostic equipment and advance installation procedures to help make the facility more energy efficient. A spaghetti dinner was provided afterwards all the volunteers.

In addition, Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter signed a proclamation designating October 30 as State Weatherization Day in Idaho. The dedication of this day as Weatherization Day celebrates the accomplishments of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), an excellent, federal, state and local partnership.

Drawing attention to this most important issue could not come at a better time. As cold weather approaches, most families are turning up their thermostats to combat dropping temperatures. For low-income families, however, cranking up the heat is not always an option. Some families pay upwards of 30% of their monthly income towards heating costs, compared with 5% for non low-income families. Unable to pay gaping balances or hefty reconnection fees, some families are considering how they will survive this winter without heat. In Idaho, alone, community action and its partner organizations weatherized 1,419 homes last year, benefiting 3,345 Idahoans, many of whom were senior citizens, children, or were living with disabilities.

Weatherization 2006 Activities

In lieu of typical Weatherization Day Activities, Idaho often takes a different approach to its celebrations. Each year, the weatherization team chooses a nonprofit agency in need of weatherization, and works with the community to get the job done.

Through a $32,000 grant from Idaho Power, the South Central Community Action Partnership was able to weatherize the Magic Valley Rehabilitation Services (MVRS), a nonprofit agency that helps the mentally and physically disabled learn essential job skills. Projections estimate that the weatherization work should save MVRS between 35 percent to 40 percent in heating costs. The event received significant coverage from both television and newspaper.

Weatherization Day 2005 Activities

This year was very special for Idaho's weatherization agencies. South Central Idaho received an award from Sara Patton of the Northwest Energy Coalition for their outstanding efforts in providing clean, affordable energy to low-income families in South Cental Idaho, and for their direct involvement in recent rate cases that helped increase Idaho's weatherization programs funding base with utility monies.

Idaho's WX officials then lived up to their reputation, providing weatherization services to a low-income non-profit women's shelter home called Serenity House.  Participants included local county commissioners, staff from Senator Craig's office, the USDA/Rural Development office, the Idaho State Energy office, the Public Utility Commission, the Idaho Community Action State Association, and Idaho Power as well as SCCAP's board members, as some of the shelter home residents and a Jr. High School teacher!

Content updated on 1/8/2010