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Virginia’s Building Science Virginia’s Building Science Outreach ProgramsOutreach Programs
Bobby Grisso, Ph.D., P.E.Biological Systems Engineering
Virginia Tech
Martha A. Walker, Ph.D. Community Viability SpecialistVirginia Cooperative Extension
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Virginia: State AgenciesVirginia: State Agencies Virginia Department of Mines,
Minerals & Energy http://www.mme.state.va.us/de
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/HOUSING/HEE/
default.htm Community Housing Partners
http://www.communityhousingpartners.org
http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/de/residentframe.html
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Virginia Agencies . . .Virginia Agencies . . . Virginia Building America Program
Organized by Virginia Housing & the Environment Network (VaHEN) and partnered with Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals & Energy, Virginia Housing Development Authority, and Home Builders Association of Virginia
Virginia Home Energy Rating Organization, Inc. (Virginia Hero)
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City Engineering/Housing Inspection OfficeCity Engineering/Housing Inspection Office
Offers training in lead and mold abatement. Partners with Department of Occupational &
Professional Regulations for training approval. Engages Department of Housing & Community
Development to conduct training.
Operates under Virginia’s Energy Efficiency Code and the International Energy Conservation Code.
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Virginia: UtilitiesVirginia: Utilities
Partners with Extension Agents, contractors, and state agencies.
Provides programs for community groups, contractors, and businesses/manufacturers
Serves as a point of contact for key accounts.
Communicates with public on issues related to utilities.
Offers on-line resources Provides shirt patches for
contractors “Ask me how to save energy”
Wants to provide energy education for students
Sees need to work with low-income individuals and secure landlord buy-in.
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Virginia TechVirginia Tech Dean’s Task Force on Energy
Security and Sustainabilityhttp://www.research.vt.edu/energy/index.html
Curriculum: Building Constructionwww.bc.vt.edu
Virginia Center for Housing Research
Virginia Cooperative ExtensionEnergy Resource Guide for VirginiaExtension Agents
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Virginia Cooperative Extension Virginia Cooperative Extension Publications
How to prevent and remove mildew in relation to the house and household furnishings (#356-643)
Evaluation of household water quality in Halifax and Mecklenburg Counties, Virginia (#442-943)
Firewood for Home Heating (#420-003) Programs
Rent Smarts, Prince William County Buying a Home, Prince William County
Utilized Resources A brief guide to mold, moisture, and your home, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (http://www.epa.gove/mold/moldguide.html) Safely saving energy in buildings
(http://healthandenergy.com/energy_efficient_buildings.htm) Energy efficient homes
(http://healthandenergy.com/energy_efficient_homes.htm)
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Agent Responses on Energy Related Agent Responses on Energy Related QuestionsQuestions
9.8% home energy sources 65.9% mold & mildew 24.3% mold, mildew, and energy issues
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Community Residents Ask . . .Community Residents Ask . . .
I’m on a limited income, it’s difficult to pay the electric bill plus the oil/gas bill and then have food. What can I do to save money on my utility bill?
My home is moist, and I have mold and mildew. What can I do to get rid it?
We cut trees near the house (or wood was given to us). Can we burn this in our stove?
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