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Weatherization Assistance Program

How to apply for weatherization in Alaska

Call the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation at 907-338-6100 or toll-free within Alaska at
800-478-2432; or contact them via email.

Number of Homes Weatherized

2000: 620  2001: 697  2002: 689  2003: 588  2004: 615  2005: 600  2006: 536  2007: 625  

DOE Funding for Weatherization
(In U.S. Dollars)

2000: 1011006  2001: 1148143  2002: 1700925  2003: 1651545  2004: 1680350  2005: 1687568  2006: 1734314  2007: 1505217  2008: 1672643  2009: 2553917  

Alaska Recovery Act Funding - Weatherization Program
$18,142,580

Alaska Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs

Alaska Weatherization

Alaska Contacts

The DOE-funded Weatherization Assistance Program for the state is administered by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. They set eligibility requirements and oversee the local agencies that provide weatherization in the field. Program operators install energy-efficient improvements in qualifying households (single frame houses and mobile homes). The improvements include storm windows, the addition of insulation, as well as heating system improvements.

Profile of Alaska Weatherization Recipients
Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 1,773
Percent elderly 16%
Percent with children 28%
Percent with disabilities 13%

Alaska Weatherization Overview

The Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center (WAPTAC) publishes a summary of funding, contacts, and links to state directives for local weatherization agencies involving standards for service.

Energy and Low-Income Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) in Alaska

Complete List of Alaska's Low-Income Energy Programs

The National Energy Accessibility and Affordability Project (NEAAP) publishes a complete list of the programs available to low-income households in the state, including those funded by federal and state governments, Alaska utilities, and charities. NEAAP publishes this list as part of the LIHEAP Clearinghouse, which is maintained on the National Center for Appropriate Technology Web site and receives support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The list also includes LIHEAP contacts in Alaska. Under federal rules, Alaska can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.

State Energy Assistance Programs

  • The Heating Assistance Program
    This program helps low-income households with home energy costs. Both homeowners and renters may apply by calling 907-338-6100.

Alaska Publications and Links

Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.

DOE Publications

Weatherization Savings Peak in Alaska (PDF 105 KB)
DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program publishes this short fact sheets summarizing accomplishments and funding statistics; 2 pp.; October 2001.

More Weatherization Publications

WAPTAC Library
Search the Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center library for publications.