Kentucky Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
Kentucky Weatherization
The Kentucky Weatherization Assistance Program improves energy efficiency and household safety and educates the public about energy efficiency. The program focuses on low-income families and children, the elderly, and the disabled.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services administers the Weatherization Assistance Program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services sets the eligibility requirements and oversees the local agencies that provide weatherization services in the field.
You can get more information about the program by visiting the frequently asked questions page or by calling 502-564-3440.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 3,007 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 31% |
| Percent with children | 21% |
| Percent with disabilities | 47% |
Kentucky 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 Kentucky
Complete List of Kentucky'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, Kentucky 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 Kentucky. Under federal rules, Kentucky can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
State Energy Assistance Programs
- Income Rate Assistance
This Department of Social Services Preventive Assistance Program initiative assists families with an energy payment of up to $300 per family if payment would prevent removal of a child from the family or assist in reuniting the child with the family. - We Care
Project WARM provides free weatherization and energy conservation services to residents of Louisville and Jefferson Counties. Weatherization measures include sealing air leaks, adding attic insulation, and offering energy education. Free self-help classes are available during the winter. Call 800-251-7808 for more information.
Kentucky Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
A Program Full of Bright Ideas for Kentucky (PDF 115 KB)
DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program publishes this short fact sheets summarizing accomplishments and funding statistics; 2 pp.; October 2001.
Kentucky Publications
The Kentucky Division of Energy has published this list of Energy Saving Quick Tips to help reduce you energy bills.
More Weatherization Publications
WAPTAC Library
Search the Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center library for publications.