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Weatherization Assistance Program

How to apply for weatherization in Connecticut

To see if you are eligible, contact Contingency Heating Assistance Program (CHAP) to apply for winter heating assistance program and weatherization at 800-842-1132.

Number of Homes Weatherized

2000: 572  2001: 704  2002: 1068  2003: 968  2004: 838  2005: 717  2006: 959  2007: 959  

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

2000: 1486201  2001: 1687796  2002: 2537924  2003: 2463509  2004: 2506917  2005: 2517795  2006: 2759107  2007: 2242994  2008: 2495304  2009: 5315348  

Connecticut Recovery Act Funding - Weatherization Program
$64,310,502

Connecticut Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs

Connecticut Weatherization

Connecticut Contacts

The Connecticut Department of Social Services operates the Home Weatherization Assistance Program.

Profile of Connecticut Weatherization Recipients
Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 2,458
Percent elderly 21%
Percent with children 10%
Percent with disabilities 15%

Connecticut 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 Connecticut

Complete List of Connecticut'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, Connecticut 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 Connecticut. Under federal rules, Connecticut can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.

State Energy Assistance Programs

Connecticut Department of Social Services has the following programs:

Connecticut Publications and Links

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

DOE Publications

Weatherization Makes Headlines in Connecticut (PDF 110 KB)
DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program publishes this short fact sheets summarizing accomplishments and funding statistics; 2 pp.; October 2001.


Connecticut Publications

Energy efficiency at home provides interior and exterior lighting tips.

More Weatherization Publications

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