Community Weatherization Coalition

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Community Weatherization Coalition

Saving money and resources, together. CWC volunteer energy coaches are trained to perform comprehensive energy audits/tune-ups on homes.

Our volunteers share behavioral changes residents can make to conserve resources and complete some of the recommended energy-saving measures during the tune-up (such as installing energy-efficient light bulbs and water-saving devices). Since its inception, the CWC has helped over 1,300 low-income homeowners and renters in our community. We have trained over 300 volunteer energy auditors, and have

sparked much-needed dialogue on energy and conservation related issues in area churches, neighborhood associations, and local government.

09/01/2026

Happy Tuesday, CWC crew!

We are excited to announce our fall social will be at First Magnitude in collaboration with Brainaholics' Trivia on Tuesday, September 15! Featuring sustainability rounds!

We would love to have you. Please RSVP at: https://fall2026cwcsocial.rsvpify.com/

08/20/2026

The Community Weatherization Coalition will be participating in "Ways to Save, Conserve, & Beautify at Home!" with the County at the Hawthorne Branch Library on Saturday, August 29th, 11 AM-12:30 PM!

Come learn about ways to conserve water and energy and beautify your yard!

Sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=HYX8kG12e02gnL-_HS2slEzUIgjcezhNiPe4EOd1dfNUMDVPS1QwRTZUQ05QTElVTjQ3V01KVU9DUi4u&route=shorturl

08/10/2026

Did you know that the Community Weatherization Coalition offers a "Do It Yourself" Tune-Up Program?

Apply online on our website (https://communityweatherization.org/tune-up-application/), pick up your supplies, and complete the tune-up on your own time to help lower your utility bill!

07/27/2026

The Community Weatherization Coalition is looking for program interns for the fall 2026 term!

Interns provide instrumental support to the CWC with restocking home energy tune-up kits, data entry, helping with outreach events, and project management. Make a hands-on difference in Alachua County with the Community Weatherization Coalition and help your neighbors save on their utility bills!

Go to communityweatherization.org for more information!

07/16/2026

Did you know using a using a ladder can be dangerous? In 2020, there were 161 workplace fatalities from ladders, and 22,710 workplace injuries from ladders (CDC 2024).

Listen to these safety tips from some Community Weatherization Coalition energy coaches for some information on how to use a ladder safely!

06/29/2026

Please join us in welcoming
Artis (he/him/él) to the Community Weatherization
Coalition team as our new Program Assistant!

He is eager to support the CWC volunteers, staff, and
clients to schedule energy tune-ups. After working on
sustainable agriculture and energy policy in
Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Atlanta, he moved to
Gainesville to complete his MA in Latin American
Studies at the University of Florida. He is currently an
anthropology PhD student at UF. In his free time, Artis
enjoys practicing classical guitar, cooking Jamaican
food, and spending time with friends and family.

Thank you for joining us, Artis! We are so excited to
have you with us!

06/23/2026

We are starting to get into the thick of hot weather, but not all households experience this heat equally. Older homes and those who are lower income may consider the cost of cooling their space before their comfort or safety.

Heat exposure is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths nationwide (CDC 2026), and yet air conditioning is not required for rentals in Florida.

What can we do to mitigate this?

A free home energy tune-up can help you save an average of 10% on your water and energy use, allowing you to use your energy where you need it most! See the link in bio to apply!

Here is a great start: if leaving for the day, raise your thermostat a few degrees to reduce the amount of energy used to cool an empty space. Every degree you raise your thermostat can save you 4% on your electricity usage!

06/18/2026

A full timeline of Mainstreet stories.

06/17/2026

The Community Weatherization Coalition and the Latina Women's League had a great time learning more about the Bread of the Mighty and how we can work together to help serve more families in north Florida.

Did you know that the Bread of the Mighty Food Bank also diverts their waste to hog farmers to keep food waste out of landfills?

06/16/2026

We are thrilled to host Rebuilding Together She Builds Workshops this Wednesday & Thursday (June 17th & 18th) in our community center!! Space is limited and you must register to attend. See flyer and QR codes to sign up. ❤️🛠️♻️

This is a beginner workshop! No experience necessary! Feel confident using basic tools and handle small repairs independently!

Rebuilding Together North Central Florida is an amazing organization focused on repairing homes, revitalizing communities and rebuilding lives! We have appreciated and admired their work in the community for years and are so excited to have the space to host this event AND salvaged material to use! It lines up perfectly with our mission, specifically the material we house at Renovator Reuse. Having the skills to do your own repairs can save people a lot of money and make homes last, double win!

You don’t want to miss this great opportunity! Sign up today and please share this with anyone you think could benefit from this free workshop!

Address

633 NW 8th Avenue
Gainesville, FL
32601

Telephone

(352) 450-4965

Website

http://communityweatherization.org/

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