This Weatherization Workshop focused on the importance of home weatherization and how communities can best support their residents in pursuing home weatherization measures. The process of weatherizing a home increases energy efficiency, lowers utility bills, and improves human health and safety. This may involve sealing air leaks and drafts, installing insulation, replacing outdated HVAC systems, etc. There are a number of federal, state, and local programs to assist homeowners in financing these retrofits, and municipalities can create their own weatherization awareness and assistance programs.
This half-day event was the first in a series of workshops sponsored by the City of Dallas and the Regional Integration of Sustainability Efforts (RISE) Coalition.
This half-day event was the first in a series of workshops sponsored by the City of Dallas and the Regional Integration of Sustainability Efforts (RISE) Coalition.
This workshop featured:
- A keynote presentation on the importance of weatherization assistance in advancing equity and environmental justice.
- A panel discussion featuring providers of weatherization assistance, including private utilities and local government agencies.
- A panel discussion featuring engineering and green building professionals, on how weatherization benefits both residents and the environment.
- A catered lunch, with a lunchtime keynote from the City of Dallas on their newly-launched Whole Home program.