Nevada Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
Nevada Weatherization
The Nevada Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income persons reduce their utility bills by making their homes more energy efficient. The program provides weatherization and energy conservation services at no cost to eligible low-income households.
Nevada's Department of Business and Industry, Housing Division, manages the state's Weatherization Assistance Program. For more information about the Weatherization Program, call the state Weatherization office at 1-800-227-4960.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 2,433 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 24% |
| Percent with children | 12% |
| Percent with disabilities | 21% |
Nevada 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 Nevada
Complete List of Nevada'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, Nevada 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 Nevada. Under federal rules, Nevada can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
State Energy Assistance Programs
Nevada residents who meet eligibility requirements can apply for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) and receive help reducing their home energy costs. For more information, call the Nevada Department of Human Resources at 1-800-992-0900.
Nevada Power also provides as part of the company's customer support programs.
Nevada Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
Weatherization Is a Sure Bet for Nevada (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.