Missouri Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
Missouri Weatherization
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Energy Center administers the DOE-funded Weatherization Assistance Program for the state. Weatherization reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources administers the program and 18 local agencies deliver weatherization services.
For more information, call the Weatherization Office at 573-751-2254. To apply for the Weatherization Assistance Program, clients should contact their local weatherization agency.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 5,958 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 20% |
| Percent with children | 35% |
| Percent with disabilities | 20% |
Missouri 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 Missouri
Complete List of Missouri'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, Missouri 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 Missouri. Under federal rules, Missouri can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
State Energy Assistance Programs
- Community Services League
The Community Services League offers assistance to qualified people, including senior citizens, who want to make such home improvements as adding weather stripping around doors and windows, adding insulation, etc. For more information, call the Community Services League at 816-254-4100.
Missouri Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
Dazzling Missouri with Energy Efficiency Savings (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.