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Weatherization Assistance Program

How to apply for weatherization in Montana

You can call the Montana Consumer Advocate at 1-800-332-2272 to find out where in your local community you can apply in person, or download the application forms online from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services

Number of Homes Weatherized

2000: 2234  2001: 699  2002: 673  2003: 472  2004: 1307  2005: 1121  2006: 1264  2007: 1306  

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

2000: 1505972  2001: 1710249  2002: 2550624  2003: 2475828  2004: 2519458  2005: 2530390  2006: 2623349  2007: 2254188  2008: 2507786  2009: 3760263  

Montana Recovery Act Funding - Weatherization Program
$26,543,777

Montana Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs

Montana Weatherization

Montana Contacts

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services coordinates the weatherization assistance in Montana, which is implemented by local Human Resource Development Councils. For more information, call the Department of Public Health and Human Services at 406-447-4267.

Profile of Montana Weatherization Recipients
Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 2,120
Percent elderly 23%
Percent with children 35%
Percent with disabilities 19%

Montana 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 Montana

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

State Energy Assistance Programs

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services also coordinates heating assistance — LIHEAP — in Montana.

Several utilities in Montana offer energy assistance programs:

  • NorthWestern Energy (formerly the Montana Power Company)
    Customers who qualify LIEAP, automatically receive a 15 percent discount on their NorthWestern Energy electric and natural gas bills. Customers must apply through a local Human Resource Development Council Call 1-888-467-2669 for more information.

  • Flathead Electric Cooperative
    Eligible members receive a credit equal to half the basic charge on their bill each month. In most cases, this is credit of $8 per month. Call the Kalispell Office (406-751-4483) or the Libby Office (406-293-7122) for more information.

  • Missoula Electric Cooperative
    Customers who receive LIEAP are eligible for a discount. Call 1-800-352-5200 for more information.

Montana Publications and Links

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

DOE Publications

Weatherization Is a Natural Choice for Montana (PDF 111 KB)
DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program publishes this short fact sheets summarizing accomplishments and funding statistics; 2 pp.; October 2001.

Montana Publications

Quick Tips to Save Energy
See how these no-cost or inexpensive measures can save you up to 10% or more on your utility bills.

More Weatherization Publications

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