SE Region Weatherization Partnerships: Isn’t It About Time? Economic Opportunity Studies, Inc., Washington, DC Meg Power, PhD

3 priorities: 1.Updating network agencies’ technology & capability, 2.Increasing the exchange of information and skills on all practices, and 3.Expanding Weatherization’s leveraged resources. WEATHERIZATIONPLUS

Weatherization Leveraging: SE Region v. Other States WHY?

Winter Heat Fuel Bills in the South: Past and Forecast

Myths About Southern Energy Consumers 1

Myths About Southern Energy Consumers 2

Energy Burden is Like the Mid-West Burden

Big Inefficiencies = Opportunity For Results

Resources and Tools To Jump Start Partnerships The EOS Weatherization Partnerships Project and Website

Stuff You Can Use/People Who Will Help descriptions and analysis of leveraged programs’ key features,descriptions and analysis measured results and advice on best (and worst) practices,advice on best (and worst) practices templates for advocating for new resources,templates for advocating data and statistics on national and regional needs and energy market trends affecting consumers,nationalregional ideas about how to develop strategic plans and strategic partnerships, anddeas links to experts – peers who have been thereinks

Needed: State Interest Consistent Presence Partner Openness Your Optimism!