CELC Webinar – Green Warriors 2024 Pilot: a Model for Weatherization, Workforce Development and Communities

This webinar highlights the Green Warriors 2024 Pilot, a South Dallas initiative led by UTA’s SEAR Lab with community and city partners to address challenges in various communities. The pilot weatherized seven homes while training local residents through the City of Dallas Green Job Skills Program in building science and weatherization. The session will explore what these results mean for workforce development and the scaling of community-based weatherization programs in Dallas and beyond.

Objectives:

• Identify key weatherization measures used in the pilot and their impact on household energy performance.
• Interpret pilot findings, including energy savings and payback potential.
• Discuss how this dual-track model can inform scalable, community-based strategies for workforce training and local policy.

ICC CEUs are provided for attendees. 

Speaker: Erick C. Jones, Jr., Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Arlington

Erick C. Jones, Jr. is an assistant professor at UTA whose research focuses on energy systems and infrastructure. Through the SEAR Lab, he applies systems engineering methods to community-centered energy challenges.