Centralia Coal Transition Weatherization Board
Supports Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Curfman Custom fabrication
Centralia, (July 28, 2025) The Centralia Coal Transition Weatherization Board is pleased to announce the approval of a grant award in the amount of $30,603.00 to support weatherization and energy efficiency improvements at Curfman Custom Fabrication located in Centralia, Washington. The project will retrofit a new thermoplastic polyolefin roof over the existing deteriorated metal corrugated main roof, adding a layer of insulation and weatherization; add insulation on the interior of the main building ceiling; and add new large capacity gutters along both eaves to capture and redirect water runoff. The work will be performed by a local contractor, and it is anticipated that it will be completed within 30 days.
Curfman Custom Fabrication is a industrial fabrication and supply shop located in Centralia, Washington. The shop was built between 1929-1931 for a stagecoach repair shop before transitioning to logging and mill supplies and custom cabling for the logging industry. After several owners and business purposes the Curfman brothers purchases the building and began contributing their expertise and skills in 2017 to support community and city projects and expanding into industrial supply.
The Weatherization Board was formed as part of the 2011 Agreement between TransAlta and the state of Washington to transition the Centralia plant away from coal-fired operations with one unit retiring in December 2020 and the second unit in December 2025.
Overview of the Centralia Coal Transition Funding Boards:
Annual payments for the funding boards began in 2012 with the last payment due December 31, 2023. The opportunity to start flowing dollars into projects became effective December 31, 2015.
Weatherization Board ($10M): established to fund energy efficiency and weatherization for the residents, employees, business, non-profit organizations and local governments within Lewis County and South Thurston County; up to $1 million shall be allocated to fund residential energy efficiency and weatherization measures for low-income and moderate-income residents of Lewis County and South Thurston County;
Economic & Community Development Board ($20M): established to fund education, retraining, economic development, and community enhancement; at least $5M shall be allocated to fund education, retraining and economic development specifically targeting the needs of workers displaced from the Centralia facility;
Energy Technology Board ($25M): established to fund energy technologies with the potential to create environmental benefits to the state of Washington.