AmeriCorps workers wrap up to training to work on local weatherization projects

Five Green Iowa AmeriCorps teams are wrapping up their training this week at the University of Northern Iowa's Center for Energy & Environmental Education, with one of the teams heading to Decorah over the weekend.  "We are excited to have a new team to help us make Winneshiek County more energy efficient," says Joel Zook, Energy Conservationist and Home Energy Planner at the Winneshiek Energy District.
 
AmeriCorps workers have weatherized 245 homes throughout Winneshiek County in the past, saving residents an average of $146 and directly reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 289 metric tons annually. This week's training will prepare the new team members to provide residential weatherization services, facilitate energy education programs, and lead community outreach projects with their assigned host organizations.

For more information about the Direct Install program, which facilitates low-cost energy efficiency upgrades to all Winneshiek County residents, and is free to qualifying moderate-to-low income households located in the City of Decorah, call 563-382-4207 ext. 3#, email contact@energydistrict.org, or visit the "Programs" page on energydistrict.org