INDIANA

Paul Krievins, Program Manager Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority 30 S. Meridian Street Suite 1000 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Telephone: (317) 233-5372 Fax: (317) 232-7778 Email: PKrievins@ihcda.in.gov Cecilia Johnson-Powell, Community Development Director Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority 30 S. Meridian Street Suite 1000 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Telephone: (317) 234-5195 Fax: (317) 232-7778 Email: CJPowell@ihcda.in.gov Donna Billiard Wright, Funds and Contract Administrator Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority 30 S. Meridian Street Suite 1000 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Telephone: (317) 233-5371 Fax: (317) 232-7778 Email: DOWright@ihcda.in.gov

FY2010 DOE Funding: $5,137,920 ARRA Funding: $131,847,383 FY2009 DOE Funding: $12,342,276 FY2008 DOE Funding: $6,520,687 FY2007 DOE Funding: $5,853,032 FY2006 DOE Funding: $6,762,132 FY2005 DOE Funding: $6,580,199 FY2004 DOE Funding: $6,551,417 FY2003 DOE Funding: $6,436,551 FY2002 DOE Funding: $6,633,467 FY2001 DOE Funding: $4,410,532 Number of Local Agencies: 24 Information for Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority

Weatherization Day 2007 Activities

This year, Indiana's Governor Mitch Daniels proclaimed October 30 to be Weatherization Day, encouraging celebrations on a statewide level. In recognition of this day, Indiana held a series of site demonstrations in four communities around the state with local and state media, utility company representatives, and state regulators in attendance. 

Weatherization Day 2006 Activities

This year, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman spoke at a home undergoing key weatherization measures including the installation of a new furnace, attic and wall insulation, and sealing around windows and doors. The event highlighted "the many ways Hoosiers can reduce their energy bills".

Skillman was joined by Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) Chairman David Lott Hardy, staff from the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC), leaders from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), and executives from the state's three largest natural gas utilities. In addition to promoting the Weatherization Assistance Program, the Lieutenant Governor also addressed the issue of energy safety and urged consumers to heat their homes safely and responsibly throughout the winter.

Other events promoting weatherization were also held throughout the state with several local agencies conduced site demonstrations for the benefit of local elected officials. These were met with local print coverage.

Weatherization Day 2005 Activities

Indiana conducted a series of events throughout the month of October including an Energy Fair with local agencies, multiple site demonstrations, and an official 'Energy Week' in conjunction with the Coalition to Keep Indiana Warm. The Coalition also hosted a press conference and offered energy industry price predictions. On the 15th, Citizen's Gas held "Weatherization Indianapolis Day," an educational event in which the public was shown the merits of weatherizing their own homes. 

Weatherization Day 2004 Activities

Following the Governor's Weatherization Day proclamation, demonstrations were held in homes throughout the state with local print and television media in attendance.

Weatherization Day 2003 Activities

For the third consecutive year, Governor Kernan proclaimed October 30th as "Weatherization Day" following the excellent tradition started by Governor O'Bannon in 2000. Several local agencies, in conjunction with industry partners and utilities conducted site demonstrations and other public information events in support of Weatherization Day. Many of these events were the subject of local news coverage.

Weatherization Day 2002 Activities

On October 23, the Governor proclaimed October 30th as Weatherization Day by visiting a home being weatherized by Community Action of Greater Indianapolis. This visit was set up on behalf of all Community Action Agencies in the State and showcased the work being done statewide. Five television stations, and several newspapers covered the event. Staff from utility partners (Citizens Gas, IPL, and CINERGY) also attended, as did the FSSA Secretary, John Hamilton, DFC Director John Boyce, and Michael Murray.

The Madison, IN local agencies set up a booth at the local Wal-Mart with energy saving devices for observation and information packages available to give away. The local newspaper was invited to cover the event.

Weatherization Day 2001 Activities

Governor O'Bannon proclaimed October 30th as Weatherization Day in support of the national effort to promote this important low-income initiative. A local television station hosted a variety of shows in partnership with CINERGY. One local agency hosted a site demonstration to showcase the newest technologies in the program.

Weatherization Day 2000 Activities

The state and local WAP offices performed a variety of joint ventures to celebrate Weatherization Day.

Buttons were crafted after the model provided by West Virginia and distributed throughout the state network to stimulate interest in the Program.

Posters using the WAP logo and slogan were printed and placed in public areas in buildings throughout the state.

Weatherization Program brochures (provided as part of the Public Information kit from DOE) were reprinted using Indiana-specific data and provided to all local agencies.

Maria Larson, State WAP Director, was the presenter at a meeting of more than 100 members of the Healthy Families Group on Weatherization Day to promote the program.

Joan Cochran, Manager of Housing and Community Services, gave a presentation to 100 welfare caseworkers and provided them with brochures and information regarding Weatherization Day.

Local agencies throughout the state conducted presentations of homes weatherized and/or provided media alerts about the Program to local outlets.

One of the most important activities was the action of the Governor, who declared October 30th as Weatherization Day in Indiana. Copies of the proclamation were distributed to local agencies and to a few key utility companies. The proclamation was also posted in government buildings. The Division of Family and Children Services sent a copy of the Governor's proclamation and Weatherization brochures to all 92 welfare offices with the statement that the proclamation must be posted and that all staff be provided with the brochure.

Content updated on 1/8/2010