Weatherization Assistance Program

This program reduces the energy costs of low-income families, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety.

Weatherization Mission Statement:

“To reduce energy costs for low-income families, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities, and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety.”

Weatherization Program Facts:

• Since the inception of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), over 7.4 million homes have been weatherized with Department of Energy funds.
• Weatherization saves low-income families an average of $250 to $450 per year in heating, cooling and electric costs, depending on their housing type, location, and fuel source.
• For every $1 invested in the program, WAP returns $2.51 to households and society.
• WAP helps the country reduce its dependence on foreign oil and reduce carbon emissions.
• Many thousands of local, supply-side American businesses and contractors are supported by WAP.
• WAP provides the marketplace for innovation in the residential energy efficiency industry and supports the growth of related businesses.

Emergency Repair & Replacement Program

Aids households in need of emergency heat, including the repair or replacement of non-operable heating units.  Central air-conditioning may also be covered.