District of Columbia Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
District of Columbia Weatherization
The program provides funds to reduce heating and cooling costs for low-income families and to ensure their health and safety. The program provides repairs and improvements to home heating and cooling systems, and provides for the installation of energy-saving measures in the home. For more information, see the DC Energy Office.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 103 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 59% |
| Percent with children | 17% |
| Percent with disabilities | 6% |
District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
Complete List of District of Columbia'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, District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia. Under federal rules, District of Columbia can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
State Energy Assistance Programs
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income residents meet their home energy needs, and provides emergency assistance to households whose electric or gas services have been terminated or to households that are without fuel oil and have been denied fuel oil delivery. The amount of assistance is based on household size, total household income, fuel type, and type of residence. Call the DC Energy Office to apply at 202-673-6750.
Utility Discount Programs
The DC Public Service Commission requires utilities to offer lower rates to low-income households.
Residential Aid Discount is the discount program offered by Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO). This program offers eligible DC residents who are PEPCO customers a 28% discount on the first 400-kilowatt hours of electricity used each month. This translates into a savings of up to $5 a month or $60 a year.
Residential Essential Service is the discount program offered by Washington Gas. This program offers discount gas rates during the winter months from November through April.
District of Columbia Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
Weatherization Program is a Capitol Idea for Washington (PDF 104 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.