Nebraska Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
Nebraska Weatherization
The Nebraska Energy Office oversees the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps low-income households reduce their heating bills by providing home energy efficiency services. The energy office coordinates nine non-profit organizations that provide local weatherization services. These organizations are responsible for establishing eligibility, performing an energy audit on the residence, and scheduling the weatherization work.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 1,458 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 12% |
| Percent with children | 17% |
| Percent with disabilities | 18% |
Nebraska 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 Nebraska
Complete List of Nebraska'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, Nebraska 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 Nebraska. Under federal rules, Nebraska can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
State Energy Assistance Programs
Nebraska residents who meet eligibility requirements can apply for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) and receive help offsetting the cost of heating and cooling their homes.
The program will partially pay the cost of your electricity, fuel oil, gas, coal, wood, kerosene, propane, or other fuel source. To apply for energy assistance, contact the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services office in your county or call 1-800-430-3244 for more information.
Nebraska Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
Nebraska Cultivates 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.