2008 - National Energy and Utility Affordability Conference

Workshops – Session 1
1-A Health and Economic Consequences of Global Warming on
Low-Income Communities: Weather Changes and Impacts
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Presenters:
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Maria Ellingson, Alliance to Save Energy
Robert S. Webb, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Olga Wilhelmi, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Many of the nation’s low-lying areas are populated by low-income people (e.g., New
Orleans) and will suffer more as higher intensity and more frequent mega-storms occur.
Rural, low-income communities relying on small farming operations will see more long-term
drought conditions, while experiencing fewer, but more intense rain storms. Urban centers
are also experiencing extreme weather conditions. This session will give the audience
a clear picture of today’s climate change issues and the likely impacts on low-income
populations.
1-B “Inside the Beltway” Perspective: The Weatherization Assistance Program
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Presenters:
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Robert C. Adams, National Association for State Community Services Programs
Robert C. Adams, National Association for State Community Services Programs
Michael Peterson, U.S. Department of Energy
This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to join federal program
management staff and other stakeholders in an open discussion of the program’s future.
Participants are encouraged to discuss issues like: Weatherization Plus, state and local WAP
operations, future of DOE funding, health and safety initiatives, new technologies, and
leveraging potential with utilities and other funding.
1-C Innovative Funding: Rounding Out Your Resource Portfolio
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Presenters:
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Roger D. Colton, Fisher, Sheehan & Colton
Jennifer Gremmert, Energy Outreach Colorado
Tom Richards, Omaha Public Power District
Patricia J. Wrice, Operation Fuel
How well rounded is your portfolio of funding streams for energy assistance, energy
efficiency and weatherization services for families in need? Are you heavily weighted in one
funding source, or are traditional funding streams diminishing? In this session, you will hear
examples of new funding sources that provide balanced and sustainable funding streams to
your programs.
1-D LIHEAP Advocacy Training
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Presenters:
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Jamie Stringfellow, Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
Vivian Lausevic, American Gas Association
Ann Pride, Entergy Corporation
This workshop will focus on the legislative landscape for energy assistance on Capitol Hill,
NFFN’s Washington Action Day for LIHEAP and advice on how individuals can effectively
make the case for increased energy assistance funding. It will also examine the difference
between advocacy and lobbying.
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