OPAE Shares – Jonnie Aker, Bridges CAP
We sat down with Jonnie Akers, HWAP and Intake Supervisor at Bridges CAP, to talk about how she interacts with clients, what problems are people facing the in her community and more.
How a Baseball Bat Helped Fund Workforce Development
Dave Rinebolt – our previous executive director who passed in July 2021 – was known for his many hobbies. Dave played in several bands during his adult life. He had a love affair with sailing, […]
Weatherize Ohio Speaker Confirmation
Thank you very much for agreeing to speak at our upcoming Weatherize Ohio Conference scheduled for October 19 & 20, 2022. Our conference is being held at the Quest Conference Center; 9200 Worthington Road; Westerville, […]
Weatherization Workforce Development Spotlight: Using the Green Buildings Career Map to Attract Ambitious Candidates
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s (IREC) free Green Buildings Career Map is an interactive web-based tool that illustrates how today’s green jobs boom can create long-term career growth for workers entering this exciting field. […]
Analysis: Electric Heat Pumps Offer Cheapest Clean Heating Option for Most U.S. Houses
Published by ACEEE on July 27, 2022
Washington, DC—Electric heat pumps generally offer the cheapest way to cleanly heat and cool single-family homes in all but the coldest parts of the United States in […]
July Game – Pinball
Play a quick game of pinball. Use your right and left arrow keys to swing your flippers.
OPAE Golf Outing Pictures
Wow! What a day of golf we enjoyed on July 13th. Great course. Great people. Great fun.
Thank all of you for supporting the 1st Annual DCR Be Good to One Another […]
COAD’s Dave Rinebolt Inspiration Award
“Be Good to One Another”
…an inspirational proverb that guided the life and career of our Dave Rinebolt. Dave passed away on July 1st in his Florida condo, having just completed a multi-week sailing […]
May Game – Wordsearch
Find the names of the Ohio counties that border the Ohio River. Select the first letter of the word and the last letter of the word to complete a correct response.
OPAE Fireside Chat – John Sarver, Near-Term Efforts
Part 2 of our conversation with John Sarver. In this episode, John discusses some of the near-term initiatives OPAE is pursuing.
OPAE Fireside Chat – John Sarver
Part 1 in a series, we sit down with OPAE executive director, John Sarver, as he reflected on the past year since losing Dave Rinebolt, and being thrust into his current leadership position.
LaRose: Two Primary Dates Absent Legislative Action
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose sent a letter to Governor DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly on March 31st stating that unless the Ohio General Assembly voted by Friday, April 1st to move […]
State of the State Touts Achievements, Unveils Priorities
Before a joint session of the Ohio General Assembly, Governor Mike DeWine delivered his State of the State address on March 23rd, his first since 2019.
DeWine began his address by touting achievements […]
March Game – Hangman
Just a simple game of hangman! Enjoy
OPAE Shares – Keelie Gustin, MVCAP
In this episode of OPAE Shares, we meet with Keelie Gustin, Chief Policy Director at Miami Valley Community Action Partnership. Keelie discusses her role at MVCAP, advocacy efforts she is focused on, and how other […]
Recap of OPAE’s Energy Efficiency Presentation to PUCO
On March 23, 2022, John Sarver, OPAE’s Executive Director, and Nick Milano, OPAE’s Director of Utility Programs, gave a presentation to the Commissioners of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on the necessity and benefits […]
COAD Ohio Weatherization Training Center Update
Greetings Ohio Weatherization Network!
COAD is excited to share with you that we have a new Training and Technical Manager, Kris Jones. Kris joins us after 7 years in the solar industry as a Senior Drafter, […]
OPAE Shares – MVCAP on Braided Funding
What is braided funding? And how does an agency leverage this strategy to provide more for low-income Ohioans? Eddie Cooper and Barry Strahorn from Miami Valley CAP discuss how their agency uses braided funding, […]
OPAE focused on ensuring energy-efficiency programs for Ohioans
Ohio has a proud history of helping low-income households cut their electric bills through energy-efficiency programs, including weatherizing homes and replacing outdated appliances.
When low-income families have an opportunity to participate in these programs, […]
OPAE Fireside Chat – Ohio Poverty Law Center
This month, we welcome Susan Jagers from the Ohio Poverty Law Center. Susan discusses her organization’s efforts in expanding broadband infrastructure, offering internet bill assistance, and how the now-expired Child Tax Credit impacted low-income Ohioans.
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OPAE reviewing new federal LIHEAP legislation
The Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy (OPAE) is carefully monitoring current federal legislation, including the “Heating and Cooling Relief Act” introduced by U.S. Representatives Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA).
According to the National […]
OPAE and its members focus advocacy efforts on energy-efficiency bill
Passage of House Bill 389 would help low-income families
The Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy (OPAE) and its members are meeting with legislators to gain support for passage of legislation promoting energy-efficiency programs to reduce Ohioans’ […]