Strong Homes,

Stronger Community

Brett Wiley Lead Organizer

Strong Homes Program

www.groundswell.org

Why Weatherize?

Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Increase home comfort & health

Cut energy waste by 15 to 30 percent

Save money on your utility bills

Comfort "We had big problems with our addition in the back. That area had never been properly insulated, and was a big cold hole in the back of the house that sucked all of the heat. Our boys' room, which was directly over it, was very cold in the winter.”

“We’d slip our shoes off and our feet would immediately hurt because the floor was so cold. Not anymore.“

Sarah Chandler, Fort Totten

Cut Energy Waste

15 to 30 percent reduction in home’s

energy consumption

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Stop $$ from Flowing Out

“Churches must reflect to the people who

give to us that we're responsible stewards

of their donations. Allowing donated

money to pour out through gaps in

windows and walls is not good

stewardship. Weatherization stopped the

money from flowing out.”

The Rev. Jered Weber-Johnson

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church

Home Efficiency 101 • Protect building’s

interior from the elements: sunlight, precipitation and wind

• Modify building to reduce energy consumption, optimize efficiency

• Invest in energy upgrades creates value

Home Efficiency 101

Home Efficiency 101

Building Envelope Stack Effect

Weatherization Pathway

Whole Home Energy Audit

Audit Report (or Review)

Recommendations & Estimates

Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Savings & Job Creation!

Community

Power

Project

Strong Homes

Program

• $6+ million invested in clean energy

economy

• 500+ residents improved home

through energy efficiency

• 109 Institutions and 600 residents

collectively purchased clean

electricity

How does it work?

Contractor Screening • Qualifying Program

• BPI certifications &

experience

• Services

• References

• Business Practices

• Family-

supporting wage

Competitive Pricing

Excellent Service Delivery

“I told a friend: ‘I can tell you

about the audit, but what you

really want to know about is

Groundswell. They provide good

outreach, service and follow-up.

It’s a hidden gem.’”

--Margaret Morehouse, Takoma

Park, Maryland

Want a Strong Home?

Brett Wiley Lead Organizer

Strong Home Program brett.wiley@groundswell.org

T: 202.630.5586

www.groundswell.org & @grndswell

http://www.groundswell.org/programs/community-power/about/membership-partners