OKLAHOMA

Mr. Vaughn Clark, Division Director Oklahoma Department of Commerce Office of Community Development 900 North Stiles Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0980 Telephone: (405) 815-5370 Fax: (405) 815-5344 Email: vaughn_clark@odoc.state.ok.us Ms. Kathy McLaughlin, Director of Programs Oklahoma Department of Commerce Office of Community Development 900 North Stiles Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0980 Telephone: (405) 815-5339 Fax: (405) 815-5344 Email: kathy_mclaughlin@odoc.state.ok.us

FY2010 DOE Funding: $2,029,472 ARRA Funding: $60,903,196 FY2009 DOE Funding: $5,150,319 FY2008 DOE Funding: $2,579,529 FY2007 DOE Funding: $2,318,528 FY2006 DOE Funding: $2,831,669 FY2005 DOE Funding: $2,602,794 FY2004 DOE Funding: $2,591,542 FY2003 DOE Funding: $2,546,639 FY2002 DOE Funding: $2,623,617 FY2001 DOE Funding: $1,744,765 Number of Local Agencies: 19 Contact Information for Local Agencies

Weatherization Day 2007 Activities

For Weatherization Day 2007 the Oklahoma Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) hosted a site demonstration in Tulsa.  During this time, many weatherization techniques were demonstrated.

An article showcasing this event was published with photos in the state newsletter Developer.  In addition, a press release was issued and Governor Brad Henry signed a Weatherization Day Proclamation.  The press release may be viewed by accessing www.okcommerce.gov.  

WAP officials are currently working with the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board to conduct an Extreme Energy Home Makeover in Oklahoma City within the next month.

Weatherization Day 2006 Activities

On Monday, October 30, Governor Brad Henry proclaimed it to be Weatherization Day 2006, encouraging awareness of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and celebrations statewide.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Big Five Community Services Inc, used the day to host a formal, 20-minute weatherization demonstration to educate the community on the benefits of the Program. Several stations were set up around the demo home to showcase the various equipment and tests used during weatherization.

Weatherization Day 2001 Activities

Officials from Governor Frank Keating's office and the Corporation Commission attended a site demonstration where the local agency showcased Weatherization technologies. Local media covered the event and published articles about its success.

Weatherization Day 2000 Activities:

A press release was created and distributed by Ed Alexander, Weatherization Director, Great Plains Improvement Foundation, Lawton, OK. Mr. Alexander used the template provided in the Weatherization Day Celebration Package to craft a release inserting pertinent data where appropriate. The release was sent to five newspapers, two radio stations, and one television station.

Content updated on 1/8/2010