New Mexico Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
New Mexico Weatherization
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) coordinates the Weatherization Assistance Program, which provides income-qualified residents with services that reduce household energy use and costs by improving the energy efficiency.
MFA contracts a network of local, community-based agencies that deliver weatherization services throughout the state. For more information about the weatherization program, call the Weatherization Office at 505-843-2259.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 2,372 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 18% |
| Percent with children | 31% |
| Percent with disabilities | 13% |
New Mexico 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 New Mexico
Complete List of New Mexico'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, New Mexico 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 New Mexico. Under federal rules, New Mexico can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
New Mexico Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
Weatherization Savings Take Root in New Mexico (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.