Iowa Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
Iowa Weatherization
Iowa's Bureau of Weatherization administers the DOE-funded Weatherization Assistance Program for the state. Local Community Action Agencies oversee the agencies that provide weatherization services in the field.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a federal grant program established to help reduce the heating and cooling costs for low income persons, particularly the elderly, disabled, and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes. More information about the Weatherization program is available by calling 515-242-6314.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 3,575 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 13% |
| Percent with children | 6% |
| Percent with disabilities | 16% |
Iowa 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 Iowa
Complete List of Iowa'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, Iowa 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 Iowa. Under federal rules, Iowa can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
State Energy Assistance Programs
The Iowa Community Action Agencies also coordinate low-income energy programs. Apply in person at any of the LIHEAP and weatherization application sites, or call 515-281-4204 for more information.
Iowa Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
Baskets of Energy Benefits for Iowa (PDF 111 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.