Utah Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
Utah Weatherization
The Utah Weatherization Assistance Program, administered through nine government and nonprofit agencies across the state, enables qualified low-income individuals and families to make their homes more energy efficient and reduce utility costs. Individuals, families, elderly people, and the handicapped who are at or below 125 percent of the current federal poverty income guidelines are eligible for help from the Weatherization Assistance Program. Both owner-occupied and rental units are eligible for weatherization.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 1,803 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 16% |
| Percent with children | 36% |
| Percent with disabilities | 12% |
Utah 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 Utah
Complete List of Utah'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, Utah 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 Utah. Under federal rules, Utah can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
State Energy Assistance Programs
Utah's Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program helps low-income households pay their fuel bills. Visit the HEAT Web site for information about applying for assistance in your county. For more information, contact Sherm Roquerio of the HEAT Program at 801-538-8644.
Utah Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
Weatherization Creates Spectacular Savings in Utah (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.