The Weatherization Assistance Program enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. During the last 32 years, the U.S. Department of Energy 's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program has provided weatherization services to more than 6.2 million low-income families.
Notice of Public Rule Making (NOPR) published by DOE in the May 21 Federal Register (PDF 84 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
Public meeting for commenting on the Weatherization NOPR; June 18, 2009, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time; Room 83-069 of the DOE Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue S.W., Washington, DC 20085; or attend via Webcast (PDF 824 KB)
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By reducing the energy bills of low-income families instead of offering aid, weatherization reduces dependency and liberates these funds for spending on more pressing family issues. On average, weatherization reduces heating bills by 32% and overall energy bills by about $350 per year at current prices. This spending, in turn, spurs low-income communities toward job growth and economic development.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory gives technical support and evaluations.
The Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center provides guidance for program operations and fosters community partnerships to advance weatherization.
