US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference

RES 7 - Panel: Using Program Evaluation Results to Drive Decisions

Thursday, August 17, 2006 · 10:20 AM - 11:50 AM

This panel will include representatives of states within the region who have been involved in energy savings evaluations of their weatherization assistance programs or the review of specific measures within the package of weatherization services. The focus will be on ways that program evaluation data has been used to make program changes, the nature of the changes that were made and any improvements that were identified as a result of the program changes, and methods for assessing implementation effectiveness and fine-tuning the changes.

By attending this session, participants will

Learn ways that energy savings data can be used to make program improvements that provide realized energy savings
Discover how the results of evaluations may impact delivered services, including secondary health and safety measures
Find the results of the modifications that were made - did the modifications change the bottom line in terms of improved energy savings?

KEYWORDS: implementation, program improvement, realized energy savings

Martha Benewicz, Wisconsin Division of Energy, New Auburn, WI

Mark Bergmeier, State of Iowa Weatherization Program, Des Moines, IA

Erica Burrin, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indianapolis, IN

Ed Gerardot, Indiana Community Action Association, Indianapolis, IN

Tim Lenahan, Ohio Department of Development, Columbus, OH

Dan Phillips, Indiana Community Action Association, Indianapolis, IN

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Results Matter