Best Practices

To increase engagement, NeighborImpact in Redmond, Oregon, works weatherization themes into various events in fun ways, including staff training. During one internal event, the weatherization team set up a “Tools of the Trade” activity so co-workers could check out cool gadgets, poke around a work truck (from one of their primary energy contractors) and enjoy energy-themed snacks like cotton candy “insulation” and cheese and crackers “air sealing.” They also provided take-home tips and other materials. In the future, this event will be open to the public and will include specialty contractors and a media presence.

AGENCY MISSION: to support people and strengthen communities, NeighborImpact offers a variety of programs and services related to sustainability and resilience and energy efficiency including home energy assistance and weatherization including heat pump rebates.