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Connie Wilbert
Wyoming Home Performance Program Manager
(307)742-9924
cwilbert@wyoec.org

Home Energy Makeover Contest and Energy Efficiency Ramp-up - Wyoming

Program Offering. Wyoming Energy Council (WEC), in partnership with a consortium of towns and counties across Wyoming, proposes to “ramp up” the expansion of the existing Wyoming Home Performance program to increase homeowner awareness, leverage workforce development alliances, and further motivate consumers and contractors to pursue “whole house” solutions by offering a statewide, comprehensive “Wyoming Home Energy Makeover Program” over a 2010 to 2013 time period. The competitive Energy Efficiency Block Grant utilizes U.S. Department of Energy American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding. The grant also seeks funding to complete energy efficiency and renewable energy system installations in local government buildings as recommended by energy audits performed under the WYECIP program.

WEC partnered with Wyoming towns and counties that were not eligible for formula funding under the first round of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants. Under this grant proposal, consortium members will help develop strategic direction and provide consultation and guidance. WEC submitted the grant application on behalf of participating local government entities, and will be responsible for administration and reporting. Consortium members will be subgrantees under the main grant for energy efficiency retrofits on local government buildings.

To build project momentum, the Wyoming Home Performance Alliance will present the 3rd Wyoming Utility Efficiency Exchange on March 9-10, 2010 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The event goal is to facilitate a networking and professional development conference for energy utilities serving Wyoming who are responsible for developing and implementing customer programs related to energy/water efficiency, smart grid, and renewable energy.

The Wyoming Contractor Exchange will immediately follow on March 10-11, 2010 in Cheyenne.
This event's goal is to facilitate networking and professional development among owners of firms focused on traditional residential and small commercial remodeling, home improvement, and service contracting. Panel presentations will discuss incorporating energy efficiency initiatives into traditional contracting business practices to leverage federal, state and utility-sponsored incentive programs such as proposed HomeStar and Cash for Caulkers initiatives.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY: WYOMING HOME ENERGY MAKEOVER AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INSTALLATION PROJECT

Project Description: WYOMING HOME ENERGY MAKEOVER AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INSTALLATION PROJECT