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How to apply for weatherization in Indiana

Indiana residents who meet eligibility requirements can apply for several state and federally funded energy assistance programs. You can call 1-800-622-4973 for more information, or contact your closest local Community Action Agency to apply.

Number of Homes Weatherized

2000: 1515  2001: 1524  2002: 1752  2003: 1910  2004: 1885  2005: 1735  2006: 1917  2007: 1613  

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

2000: 3883726  2001: 4410532  2002: 6633467  2003: 6436551  2004: 6551417  2005: 6580199  2006: 6762132  2007: 5853032  2008: 6520687  2009: 12342276  

Indiana Recovery Act Funding - Weatherization Program
$131,847,383

Indiana Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs

Indiana Weatherization

Indiana Contacts

Indiana's Family and Social Services Administration administers the DOE-funded Weatherization Assistance Program for the state. This program provides residential energy conservation services to the low-income citizens of Indiana. Program funding is allocated to Community Action Agencies (CAA) to provide comprehensive energy conservation services in each of Indiana's 92 counties. A thorough evaluation of the structure, including the safe and efficient operation of the furnace and water heater, is included in the treatment of each home.

Profile of Indiana Weatherization Recipients
Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 4,025
Percent elderly 21%
Percent with children 39%
Percent with disabilities 21%

Indiana 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 Indiana

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

Indiana Publications and Links

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DOE Publications

Racing Towards Energy Efficiency in Indiana (PDF 111 KB)
DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program publishes this short fact sheets summarizing accomplishments and funding statistics; 2 pp.; October 2001.

Indiana Publications

 

More Weatherization Publications

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