Weatherization Training & Technical Assistance

Weatherization is an extensive process and requires continual training and support. This applies to the technical, management, and programmatic elements. This ensures we implement the Weatherization Assistance program effectively.

The Weatherization Training and Technical Assistance (WxF T&TA) Program provides:

Guidance
Technical assistance
Direct training and funding for training to Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program Subgrantees

Primary funding for the program is from the United States Department of Energy. Other funding sources include:

The United States Department of Health and Human Services
Utility companies
Bonneville Power Administration

Program Resources

2026 BPA Grant Highlights Memo

WX MEMO 2025-7 EIA Rates

WX Memo WX-2025-6 OHCS Audit-Diagnostic & Daily Test Out Forms

WX Memo 25-5 Updated Weatherization Income Guidelines

WX Memo 25-2 ECHO-DOE Braiding

WX Memo 2024-5 Ensure Buy American

WX Memo 24-4 EIA Rates Memo

WX Memo 24-3 Updated Documents

WX Memo 23-6 DOE Historic Preservation Tribal Lands

BPA Grant Highlights Memo FY 24-25

WX Memo 23-4 Eligible Buildings HUD Lists

WX Memo 23-3 WRF Revised

September 2023 WX 23-2 EIA Rates Memo

July 2022 WX 22-3 ECHO Bulk Fuel Switching Updated

June 2022 WX 4 DOE 22 Weatherization Readiness Funds

October 2021 WX Memo 2021-2 Allowance of AC with LIHEAP WX Funds

Audit Protocols:

Effective July 1, 2024:

REM Technical Policy

Single Family Audit Protocol

Small Multi-Family Audit Protocol

Previous Versions:

REM/Design Technical Policies

Single Family Energy Audit Protocol

SMALL Multifamily Energy Audit Protocol

Field Guides:

Oregon Weatherization Assistance Program Field Guide - Effective 1 July 2020

Oregon Weatherization Assistance Program Site Built and Manufactured Home Field Guide - Effective 1 July 2021 *New*

Monitoring Resources:

Oregon State Performance Evaluation Tool

Program Resources:

ECHO Weatherization Guidelines

OPUS Definitions

Training:

Oregon Training Institute *NEW*

Weatherization Assistance Program Administrative Training *NEW*

Certifications:

Building Performance Institute

Documents:

Updated File Organization 7-1-25

OHCS Audit&Diagnostic Form

OHCS Daily Test-Out

OHCS Daily Test-Out - Spanish

WRF Application

Insulation Certificate

Oregon WAP Manufactured Home Weatherization Inspection Form (Fillable) 7-1-24

Oregon WAP Site Built Weatherization Inspection Form (Fillable) 7-1-24

Tech Tools:

Heat Pump/AC Derating Tool

HSPF2/SEER2 Conversion Tool

Refrigerator Freezer Database Search Tool

Refrigerator Economic Analysis

Water Heater Calculator

RED ASHRAE 62.2 - 2016 Ventilation Calculator

Equipment Guides:

EPA Certified Wood Stoves

Minneapolis Blower Door Operation Manual

Minneapolis Duct Blaster Operation Manual

DG-700 Digital Gauge Quick Reference

DG-1000 Digital Gauge Quick Reference *NEW*

Fyrite Insight Combustion Gas Analyzer Operation & Maintenance

Weatherization Training & Technical Assistance

Program Resources

Weatherization Memos

Technical Guidance

Training & Certifications

Technical Tools & Guides