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Mitigating Barriers to Weatherization 

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Watch as presenters discuss models for barrier mitigation in the WAP.

We all recognize that WAP deferral issues are an enormous challenge! Learn about Connecticut’s funding and implementation of a barrier removal program and review the toolkit produced by E4TheFuture. Connect with your peers to learn about new ways to eliminate the barriers to Weatherization. Presenters from E4TheFuture, Energy Futures Group, and Tohn Environmental Strategies will highlight models for barrier mitigation in the WAP.

Presenters:  Tom McAteer (tmcateer@cmcenergy.com), CMC Energy
Ellen Tohn (etohn@tohnenvironmental.com), Tohn Environmental Strategies
Elizabeth Bourguet (ebourguet@energyfuturesgroup.com), Energy Futures Group
Steve Cowell (scowell@e4thefuture.org), E4TheFuture

Audience: WAP Grantees

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