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Weatherization Assistance Program

How to apply for weatherization in Maryland

You can call the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Weatherization Assistance Program, at 1-800-638-7781 for information about how to apply, or read a list of local weatherization providers organized by county.

Number of Homes Weatherized

2000: 351  2001: 636  2002: 1237  2003: 664  2004: 1256  2005: 1248  2006: 1064  2007: 841  

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

2000: 1572536  2001: 1785842  2002: 2685405  2003: 2606578  2004: 2652560  2005: 2664081  2006: 2897804  2007: 2372992  2008: 2640259  2009: 5280336  

Maryland Recovery Act Funding - Weatherization Program
$61,441,745

Maryland Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs

Maryland Weatherization

Maryland Contacts

The Maryland Department Housing and Community Development oversees the Weatherization Assistance Program to help eligible low-income households reduce their energy bills by installing energy conservation materials in their homes. Priority is given to homeowners who are elderly, disabled, have families with children, and/or have the highest energy consumption. Weatherization Assistance Program services are provided to eligible customers through a network of 17 local government or nonprofit organizations that serve the entire state that are listed online. For more information, contact the Maryland Weatherization Assistance Program at 800-638-7781.

Profile of Maryland Weatherization Recipients
Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 2,478
Percent elderly 19%
Percent with children 8%
Percent with disabilities 12%

Maryland 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 Maryland

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

State Energy Assistance Programs

  • Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP)
    This new program helps low-income electricity customers pay their electricity bills. The program includes bill assistance, retirement of certain old bills, and weatherization services. Some customers who are not eligible for MEAP are eligible for EUSP.

  • Emergency Assistance to Families with Children (EAFC)
    This state emergency grant program provides funds for household emergencies, including utility bills.
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency Funds (FEMA)
    These funds are available in certain local jurisdictions in Maryland, and may be available for a utility emergency.
  • Local Fuel Funds
    These funds offer financial assistance to limited income individuals with energy-related emergencies.

Maryland Publications and Links

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

DOE Publications

Weatherization Sails on Maryland's Legacy of Innovation (PDF 112 KB)
DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program publishes this short fact sheets summarizing accomplishments and funding statistics; 2 pp.; October 2001.

Maryland Publications

  • Energy Saving Tips published by the Maryland Energy and Weatherization, a nonprofit organization.

More Weatherization Publications

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