New York State Weatherization Directors Association (NYSWDA)
Industry AssociationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
NYSWDA is a mid-sized, East Syracuse-based nonprofit that provides building sciences training for weatherization and energy efficiency in New York State and New England. Established in 1985, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been designated a legacy weatherization training center by the U.S. Department of Energy. The organization runs an Energy Efficiency Training Center in Syracuse and offers training to thousands of field staff from weatherization agencies, home performance contractors, energy auditors, and home builders. NYSWDA partners with Building Performance Institute as a training partner and approved testing center, with courses eligible for BPI continuing education credits, and it holds accreditations from IREC, OSHA, EPA, and ASHI for various trainings. All Weatherization Assistance Program agencies in New York are members, with Affiliate Members including private contractors and agencies from several neighboring states, supported by Building Science Industry Partners.