PublishedResearchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently brought their expertise in renewable energy and energy efficiency to over 2,600 home performance and weatherization industry professionals from across the country at the 2023 National Home Performance Conference .
In this interactive preconference workshop featuring NREL senior engineer Chuck Kurnik , attendees heard from participants in DOE’s Weatherization Assistance Program who have implemented innovative methods, materials, and approaches in their weatherization program.
NREL researchers Chovanec, Desai, and Juliana Williams shared information about recent and future NREL projects in support of WAP. Progress updates on several NREL initiatives were also provided, including workforce credentials, standard work specifications, and visualization resources. Participants were encouraged to share feedback and new ideas that could be incorporated into continuous improvement within WAP.