2009 National Weatherization Training Conference

The 2009 National Weatherization Training Conference was held at the Indiana Convention Center and the Marriott Downtown Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 20-23, 2009.

The Conference was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and is held every two years to address the national training needs of the staff, trainers and other individuals who have consistently contributed to the advancement of the Weatherization Assistance Program. The Program serves every county in the Nation with more than 900 local agencies. Over the last 33 years, the Weatherization Assistance Program has gained a solid reputation as the nation's core program for delivering energy efficiency services to low-income households. More than 6.3 million households nationally have experienced energy efficiency, and health and safety gains through the Weatherization Assistance Program.

The 2009 National Weatherization Training Conference offers a unique opportunity to disseminate uniform technical training skills and information to a broad cross-section of the Weatherization network.

The 2009 National Weatherization Training Conference brought together more than 3,000 individuals from across the nation, including state and local decision makers, program managers, and technicians. Below, please find materials and information from the conference for your convenience. To view the Post Conference Report, please click here. If you would like to request something that is not currently available, please contact info@waptac.org.

Also available is a video production from the conference, Faces of the Recovery Act: National Weatherization Conference which highlights personal stories from the 2009 National Weatherization Training Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Click here to view the Weatherization Works! Promotional Slide Show Presentation. You can download this powerpoint to customize here.

Click here to view the new Weatherization Public Service Announcement.

*Please note: Additional presentations will be added as they are available*

Monday, July 20, 2009

Preconference Full-Day Sessions

Mobile Home -- Part 1: Attic Insulation, Pressures, Leaks, and Moisture Control
Introduction to Mobile Homes
Attics, Moisture Leaks, Pressure Diagnostics
Cal Steiner, North Dakota Division of Community Service, Dickinson, ND

Mobile Home -- Part 2: Belly Insulation, Duct Repair and Testing
Cal Steiner, North Dakota Division of Community Service, Dickinson, ND

Mobile Home -- Part 3: Wall Insulation and Mobile Home Diagnostics
Cal Steiner, North Dakota Division of Community Service, Dickinson, ND

EPA Certified Renovator Training

Procurement: How to Design and Manage Procurement Activities for the WAP
Sample Procurement Procedures
Susan White, ACKCO, Phoenix, AZ

Setting Up a Training Center
Developing a Training Center - Southwest Building Science Training Center
Gavin Hastings, Foundation for Senior Living, Phoenix, AZ
Setting Up a Training Center: A Resource Guide
Kelly Cutchin, SMS, Washington, DC
The Story of the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
Jon Phelps, LACAP, LA
Duke Elliott, Montana State University Extension Services, Bozeman, MT

Pre-Conference Morning Sessions

Developing Work Orders in the Weatherization Assistant

Introduction to the Weatherization Assistant Part I

Weatherization Fundamentals - House as a System
Weatherization Fundamentals - House as a System Part 1
Weatherization Fundamentals - House as a System Part 2
Anthony Cox, Community Housing Partners/NRCERT, Christiansburg, VA

Zone Pressure Diagnostics: The Hole Story
Rick Karg, RJ Karg Associates, Topsham, ME

Inspecting Chimneys, Fireplaces, and Woodstoves

Lead Safe Weatherization - Training for Crews
WPN 08-6: Interim Lead Safe Weatherization (LSW) Guidance
WPN 09-6: Lead Safe Weatherization (LSW) Guidance -- Additional Materials and Information
Lead Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards Crew Training Manual
Lead Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards Exam
Duke Elliott, Montana State University Extension Services, Bozeman, MT
Michael Vogel, Montana State University Extension Services, Bozeman, MT

Developing an "Energy Services" Arm
Developing an "Energy Services" Arm: A Maryland Story
Tim Kenny, C&O Conservation, Williamsport, MD

What is Weatherization? - Newcomers
What is Weatherization? - Newcomers
Greg Reamy, Consultant, Washington, DC
Carole Gates, US Department of Energy, Golden, CO

Pre-Conference Afternoon Sessions

Introduction to the Weatherization Assistant: Part II

Using Advanced Administration Features in the Weatherization Assistant

Assesment of Heating System Efficiency and Furnace Theory

Dense Packing Cellulose in Homes
Rick Karg, RJ Karg Associates, Topsham, ME

Lead Safe Weatherization - Training for Crews
WPN 08-6: Interim Lead Safe Weatherization (LSW) Guidance
WPN 09-6: Lead Safe Weatherization (LSW) Guidance -- Additional Materials and Information
Lead Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards Crew Training Manual
Lead Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards Exam
Duke Elliott, Montana State University Extension Services, Bozeman, MT
Michael Vogel, Montana State University Extension Services, Bozeman, MT

Communications and Resources: What You Need to Tell the Weatherization Story

DOE Regulations and Program Guidance
US Department of Energy

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Block 1: Weatherization Workforce Plenaries

Administrative Staff

Fiscal/Procurement Staff

Weatherization Managers/Other Senior Management

Installer - Crew/Contractor
Crews
Greg Davoren, US Department of Energy, Morgantown, WV
Cal Steiner, North Dakota Division of Community Service, Dickinson, ND
Rob DeSoto, US Department of Energy, Golden, CO
Van Jones, Council for Environmental Quality, Washington, DC

Crew Chief

Auditor

Technical Monitor/Inspector

Trainer

Block 2: Classroom Sessions

Basic Blower Door
Kevin Scott, BTK Energy Insoections and Analysis, LLC, Winston Salem, NC

Basic Energy Auditing, House Assesment
Rod Burk, South Central Community Action Partnership, Inc., Twin Falls, ID
Ken Robinette, South Central Community Action Partnership, Inc., Twin Falls, ID

Weatherization Assistant: Ramp-Up Support
Michael Gettings, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Mark Ternes, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN

Basic Duct Sealing
Lil Weston, Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging, Fredericksburg, VA

Electric Baseload
Rana Belshe, Conservation Connection Consulting, Fairchild, WI

Managing Equipment to Avoid Crew Downtime

Two-Part Foam -- What, When, How Much?
Video: Crawlspace Air Sealing Demonstration
Michael Hastings, Indiana Community Action Association, Indianapolis, IN

Weatherization Basics for Non-Technical Staff
Rick Karg, RJ Karg Associates, Topsham, ME

Basic Mold and Moisture
Russell Glasgow, Michigan Department of Human Services, Caro, MI

Worst Case Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) Depressurization
Worst Case Draft Test

National Evaluation
National Evaluation - Apprise
David Carroll, Apprise, Inc., Princeton, NJ
National Evaluation - ORNL
Bruce Tonn, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN

Nuances of Rural Versus Urban Programs
Nuances of Rural Versus Urban Programs: Oregon Perspective
Dan Elliott, Oregon Housing and Community Services, Salem, OR

Procurement: A 12 Step Program
Tool Kit 2009
Susan White, ACKCO, Phoenix, AZ

Establishing an Agency's Priority Services

Public Information -- Media and Press Officials, Press Kits, Weatherization Day, Recovery Act Branding

Training Strategies
Overview of US DOE National Training and Technical Assistance Plan
Christy Cooper, US Department of Energy, Washington, DC
Katie Bolcar, US Department of Energy, Washington, DC
Wisconsin Weatherization Training Strategies
Suzanne Harmelink, Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation, Madison, WI
COAD Training Strategies
Keith Pitts, COAD, Athens, OH

Wages - Determination of Prevailing Wage

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Block 3: Classroom and Hands-On Sessions

Building Assesment and Energy Audits of Multi-Family Buildings (High Rises)
Association for Energy Affordability, Inc., New York, NY

Designing a Priority List
Designing a Priority List
Jordan Kelso, D&R International, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD
Wisconsin's Priority List and Measures Review
Robert Parkhurst, Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation, Madison, WI

Refrigerator Replacement
Refrigerator Replacement - MI
Duane Griffus, Capital Area Community Services, Inc., Lansing, MI
Refrigerator Replacement: Working Field Protocools
Martha Benewicz, Wisconsin Energy Assistance Bureau, Madison, WI
Video: Refrigerator Replacement Demonstration
INCAA

Using Infrared Cameras

Weatherization Fundamentals - House as a System (Park 1 of 2)
Anthony Cox, Community Housing Partners/NRCERT, Christiansburg, VA

Attic Prep - Air Sealing the Attic Floor
Video: Attic Air Sealing Demonstration
Source: INCAA

Combustion Appliance Basics
Rick Karg, RJ Karg Associates, Topsham, ME

Dense Packing Sidewalls - Accessing Wall Cavities
Tom Brodbeck, Universal Energy, Portland, OR

Mobile Home: Attic Insulation, Diagnostics, Pressures, and Leaks (Park 1 of 2)

Truck and Trailer Rigging

Advanced Mold and Moisture
John Davies, The Opportunity Council, Bellingham, WA
Steve Nall, Indiana Community Action Association, IN

EPA Certified Renovator Training - Hands-On Module Option 1

Lead Safe Weatherization - Training for Crews (Part 1 of 2)
WPN 08-6: Interim Lead Safe Weatherization (LSW) Guidance
WPN 09-6: Lead Safe Weatherization (LSW) Guidance -- Additional Materials and Information
Lead Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards Crew Training Manual
Lead Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards Exam
Duke Elliott, Montana State University Extension Services, Bozeman, MT
Michael Vogel, Montana State University Extension Services, Bozeman, MT

When to Run
Meth 360
Lieutenant Marshal Depew, Indiana Law Enforcement, Indianapolis, IN
When to Run
Ken Robinette, South Central Community Action Partnership, Twin Falls, ID

National Partnerships with DOL: Workforce and Apprenticeships
National Partnerships with DOL: Workforce and Apprenticeship Opportunities
David Hepinstall, Association for Energy Affordability, Inc., Bronx, NY

Local Non-Profit Agency Risk Assesments
Howard Gesbeck, Wipfli, Madison, WI

DOE Regulations and Program Guidance (Part 1 of 2)
US Department of Energy

Wages - Davis Bacon Compliance and Performance

WinSAGA - What's the Next Phase?

Blower Door Demonstration

Drill Shroud Demonstration
Make Your Own Drill Shroud
Joe Hall, Simply Efficient, Lakewood, CO

Machine/Equipment Maintenance Demonstration

Two-Part Foam Demonstration
Video: Crawlspace Air Sealing Demonstration
Source: INCAA

Block 4: Classroom and Hands-On Sessions

Basic Energy Auditing, House Assesment
Rod Burk, South Central Community Action Partnership, Inc., Twin Falls, ID
Ken Robinette, South Central Community Action Partnership, Inc., Twin Falls, ID

Priority Lists - Experiences and Impacts
Generic Priority Lists for Colorado
Chris Fuller, Colorado Governor's Energy Office, Denver, CO
Priority Lists - Experiences and Impacts
Nick Milano, Office of Community Services, Columbus, OH

Weatherization Assistant: What's New is Version 8.4
Michael Gettings, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Mark Ternes, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN

Weatherization Fundamentals - House as a System (Part 2 of 2)
Anthony Cox, Community Housing Partners/NRCERT, Christiansburg, VA

Zone Pressure Diagnostics - Where is the Pressure Boundary?
Zonal Pressure Diagnostics
Matt Sharpe, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, Burlington, VT
Zonal Pressure Diagnostics - Where is the Pressure Boundary?
Bill Van der Meer, SMS, Williamsport, PA

Basic Duct Sealing
Lil Weston, Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging, Fredericksburg, VA

Electric Baseload
Rana Belshe, Conservation Connection Consulting, Fairchild, WI

Mobile Home: Attic Insulation, Diagnostics, Pressures, and Leaks (Part 2 of 2)

Wood Stoves - Replacement, Repair, Health & Safety

EPA Certified Renovator Training - Hands on Module Option 2

Lead Safe Weatherization - Training for Crews (Part 2 of 2)
WPN 08-6: Interim Lead Safe Weatherization (LSW) Guidance
WPN 09-6: Lead Safe Weatherization (LSW) Guidance -- Additional Materials and Information
Lead Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards Crew Training Manual
Lead Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards Exam
Duke Elliott, Montana State University Extension Services, Bozeman, MT
Michael Vogel, Montana State University Extension Services, Bozeman, MT

Introduction to DOE Programs: R&D in Support of Weatherization
Window Films for Energy Control: Value in Weatherization Programs
Darrell Smith, International Window Film Association, Martinsville, VA
Field Evaluation of Low-E Storm Windows
Craig Drumheller, NAHB Research Center, Upper Marlboro, MD
DOE's Research into Low Cost Retrofit Energy Improvements: Grab a Paintbrush
Andre Desjarlais, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN

Contracting Out Monitoring Functions
Contracting Out Monitoring Functions
Debbie Smiley, Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, Atlanta, GA
Contracting Out Monitoring Functions
Marcia Ferris, Michigan Department of Human Services Bureau, Lansing, MI

Cost Effectiveness: Measure Interaction
Cost Effectiveness: Measure Interaction
Liz Robinson, Energy Coordinating Agency, Philadelphia, PA

DOE Regulations and Program Guidance (Part 2 of 2)
US Department of Energy

Management Databases: Data Collection and Interpreting Data (Versions 1 of 2)

Wages - Davis Bacon Compliance Assistance

Combustion Analyzer Demonstration

Dense Packing Demonstration
Sidewall Insulation Demonstration
INCAA

Infrared Cameras Demonstration

Truck and Trailer Rigging Demonstration

Block 5: Classtoom and Hands-On Sessions

Combustion Appliance Safety and Efficiency Testing (Part 1 of 2)

Don't Be Afraid: Small Multi-Family Buildings for Single-Family Home Specialists

Minnesota's Implementation of the Weatherization Assistant

Simple Things That Don't Save Energy: Real Versus Predicted SIR
Michael Blasnik, M. Blasnik and Associates, Boston, MA

Sizing Heating and Cooling Systems

Live Feed: Local Agency Inspection of a Weatherized Home (Part 1 of 2)

Mobile Home: Belly Insulation, Duct Repair, and Perimeter Insulation (Part 1 of 2)

Dwelling Ventilation Strategies Including ASHRAE 62.2

Electrical Safety (Part 1 of 2)

EPA Certified Renovator Training - Hands on Module Option 3

Lead Safe Weatherization - Training for Crew (Part 1 of 2)
WPN 08-6: Interim Lead Safe Weatherization (LSW) Guidance
WPN 09-6: Lead Safe Weatherization (LSW) Guidance -- Additional Materials and Information
Lead Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards Crew Training Manual
Lead Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards Exam
Duke Elliott, Montana State University Extension Services, Bozeman, MT
Michael Vogel, Montana State University Extension Services, Bozeman, MT

Vented Versus Unvented Appliances

Worker Safety - Overall Survey, OSHA Compliance

National Partnerships and Home Performance with EPA ENERGY STAR
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR - Connecting to Weatherization
Chandler Von Schrader, EPA, Washington, DC

ExxonMobil/NCAF Partnership

Principles of Effective Desk Monitoring
Arizona Principles of Effective Desk Monitoring
Arizona Energy Office
NC Principles of Effective Desk Monitoring
Harold Davis, Office of Economic Opportunity, Raleigh, NC

Recovery Act Reporting Requirements

Replicating Good Partnerships: The Nuts and Bolts of Win-Win Relationships with Trainers, Vendors, Unions, Building Industry, and Non-Federal Partners
Replicable Partnerships
Meg Power, Economic Opportunity Studies, Washington, DC
Larry Searcy, Martinsburg Career Center, WV, Ruthann House, WSOS, OH
Weatherization Buying Group: Home Depot Project 
Bob Scott, NASCSP, Washington, DC

Running Multiple Contracts
Susan White, ACKCO, Phoenix, AZ

Wages - Davis Bacon Compliance Assistance

Attic Prep/Insulation Demonstration
Attic Air Sealing Demonstration
INCAA

Blower Door Demonstration

Duct Work Demonstration

Solar Demonstration

Block 6: Classroom and Hands-On Sessions

Building Failures in Weatherization Homes - Lessons Learned

Combustion Appliance Safety and Efficiency Testing (Park 2 of 2)

Updating the Weatherization Assistant's Setup Library
Michael Gettings, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Mark Ternes, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN

Attic Insulation - Finished Versus Unfinished

Central Systems: Heating and Water (Multi-Family)

Live Feed: Local Agency Final Inspection (Part 2 of 2)

Mobile Home: Belly Insulation, Duct Repair, and Perimeter Insulation (Part 2 of 2)

Ventilation Best Practices and Flow Practices
Joe Nagan, Home Building Technology Services, Kaukauna, WI

Allowable Health and Safety Measures
Holly Ravesloot, US Department of Energy, Washington, DC
Rob DeSoto, US Department of Energy, Washington, DC

Basic Mold and Moisture
Russ Glasgow, Michigan Department of Human Services, Caro, MI

Electrical Safety (Part 2 of 2)

EPA Certified Renovator Training - Hands On Module Option 4

Flue Safety
Tom Andrews, ThemoPride, North Judson, IN

Lead Safe Weatherization - Training for Crews (Part 2 of 2)
WPN 08-6: Interim Lead Safe Weatherization (LSW) Guidance
WPN 09-6: Lead Safe Weatherization (LSW) Guidance -- Additional Materials and Information
Lead Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards Crew Training Manual
Lead Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards Exam
Duke Elliott, Montana State University Extension Services, Bozeman, MT
Michael Vogel, Montana State University Extension Services, Bozeman, MT

Cost Effectiveness: Balancing the $6,500 Allowance
Cost Effectiveness: Measure Interaction
Kelly Cutchin, SMS, Washington, DC
Jordan Kelso, D&R International, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD

Financial Management: Know Your Requirements
Susan White, ACKCO, Phoenix, AZ

Management Databases: Data Collection and Interpreting Data (Version 2 of 2)
Data Collection and Interpreting
Ronza Anderson, Mississippi Department of Human Services, Jackson, MS

Ramp Up: The Alaska Experience

Sensitivity to Clients

Wages - Davis Bacon Compliance and Performance

Drill Shroud Demonstration
Make Your Own Drill Shroud
Joe Hall, Simply Efficient, Lakewood, CO

Heating Systems Demonstration
Furnace Replacement Demonstration
Air Conditioner Replacement Demonstration
INCAA

Specialty Tool Boxes Demonstration

Truck and Trailer Rigging Demonstration

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Block 7: Classroom and Hands-On Sessions

Cool Tools for the Energy Auditor
Anthony Cox, Community Housing Partners/NRCERT, Christiansburg, VA

Duct Leakage Testing
Paul Francisco, Building Research Council, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

Using Infrared Cameras

Zone Pressure Diagnostics - Where is the Pressure Boundary?
Zonal Pressure Diagnostics
Matt Sharpe, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, Burlington, VT

Combustion Appliance Basics
Rick Karg, RJ Karg Associates, Topsham, ME

Dense Packing Sidewalls - Accessing Wall Cavities
Tom Brodbeck, Universal Energy, Portland, OR

Everything Under the Floor (Part 1 of 2)
Russ Shaber, Governor's Energy Office, Denver, CO

Mobile Home: Wall Insulation, Windows, Doors, and Water Heaters (Part 1 of 2)

Advanced Mold and Moisture
John Davies, The Opportunity Council, Bellingham, WA
Steve Nall, Indiana Community Action Association, IN

Lead Safe Weatherization - Training for Certified Renovators (Part 1 of 2)

Worker Safety - Overall Survey, OSHA Compliance

National Partnerships with HUD
Building Sustainable Communities for the 21st Century: New Partnerships, New Strategies
Michael Freedberg, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC

Agency Self-Assesment

Checks and Balances: Inventory Tracking
Checks and Balances: Inventory Control
Gloria Haven, Community Action Council of Portage County, Ravenna, OH
Checks and Balances: Inventory Systems
Tom Andrews, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, Columbus, OH

Crews Versus Contractors and Hybrids

Principles of Effective Desk Monitoring
Arizona Principles of Effective Desk Monitoring
Arizona Energy Office
NC Principles of Effective Desk Monitoring
Harold Davis, Office of Economic Opportunity, Raleigh, NC

Recovery Act Reporting Requirements

Running a Local Agency: How to Manage the Weatherization Workforce (Part 1 of 2)
Running a Local Agency: How to Manage the Weatherization Workforce
Carrie Smith, Foundation for Senior Living, Phoenix, AZ

Attic Prep/Insulation Demonstration
Attic Air Sealing Demonstration
INCAA

Heating Systems Demonstration
Furnace Replacement Demonstration
Air Conditioner Replacement Demonstration
INCAA

Machine/Equipment Maintenance Demonstration

Solar Demonstration

Two-Part Foam Demonstration
Video: Crawlspace Air Sealing Demonstration
INCAA

Block 8: Classroom and Hands-On Sessions

Using Multi-Meters to Diagnose Electrical Systems

Weatherization Assistant Q&A Clinic

Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps

Cost Effectiveness of Windows & Doors

Everything Under the Floor (Part 2 of 2)
Russ Shaber, Governor's Energy Office, Denver, CO

High Efficiency Furnaces - Experiences of Local Agencies
Doug Dolan, Sun Power, Denver, CO

Mobile Home: Wall Insulation, Windows, Doors, and Water Heater (Part 2 of 2)

Renewables - What is Allowable? What is Cost Effective? Where is it Applicable?

Ventilation Best Practices and Flow Practices
Joe Nagan, Home Building Technology Services, Kaukauna, WI

Lead Safe Weatherization - Training for Certified Renovators (Part 2 of 2)

Local Partnerships with HUD

Contracting Out Monitoring Functions
Contracting Out Monitoring Functions
Debbie Smiley, Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, Atlanta, GA
Contracting Out Monitoring Functions
Marcia Ferris, Michigan Department of Human Services Bureau, Lansing, MI

Group Buying Power and Bulk Purchasing
Group Buying Power and Bulk Purchasing: INCAA
Dan Hartman, Indiana Community Action Association, Indianapolis, IN

Public Information: Spreading the Word, Delivering Good Information to Clients, Handling Complaints
Public Information: Spreading the Word, Delivering Good Information to Clients, Handling Complaints
Martha Benewicz, Wisconsin Energy Assistant Bureau, Madison, WI

Running a Local Agency: How to Manage the Weatherization Workforce (Park 2 of 2)
Running a Local Agency: How to Manage the Weatherization Workforce
Carrie Smith, Foundation for Senior Living, Phoenix, AZ

Training Strategies
Wisconsin Weatherization Training Strategies
Suzanne Harmelink, Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation, Madison, WI
COAD Training Strategies
Nikki Morris, COAD, Athens, OH

Weatherization Plus: What is the Next Generation of Training?
California Weatherization Training Program
Leslie Campanella, California Department of Community Services and Development, Sacramento, CA
Joshua Pierce, Richard Heath and Associates, Chico, CA

Combustion Analyzer Demonstration

Dense Packing Demonstration
Sidewall Insulation Demonstration
INCAA

Technical Demonstration

Infrared Cameras Demonstration

Gadgets and Gizmos Galore - Demonstration

Content updated on 9/30/2009