Press Conference Call Advisory
Posted October 09, 2014 in Press Releases
Big Impact of Weatherization Program Is Threatened
Policy Matters Ohio will hold a conference call for journalists on Tuesday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss a new report that finds that Ohio’s Home Weatherization Assistance Program saves households over 20 percent in energy costs, reduces pollution, conserves energy, and creates jobs. However, recent decisions by policymakers, particularly freezing the Clean Energy Standards, threaten this vital investment.
What: Press conference call
Who: Lead author Amanda Woodrum, Researcher for Policy Matters Ohio,
Dave Rinebolt of Ohio Partnership for Affordable Energy
Mike Piepsny of Environmental Health Watch
When: October 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Call Number: 559-546-1000
User code: 1005721#
After opening remarks, the panelists will take questions. The report, "Weatherizing Homes of Ohio’s Low-Income Families: Reduces pollution, cuts energy bills, creates jobs," will be released on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:00 a.m.
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with offices in Cleveland and Columbus.