Oklahoma Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
Oklahoma Weatherization
Oklahoma's Department of Commerce administers the weatherization program in the state. The Weatherization Assistance Program reduces household energy use and costs by improving the energy efficiency of a participant's home.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 2,003 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 25% |
| Percent with children | 27% |
| Percent with disabilities | 19% |
Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
Complete List of Oklahoma'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, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma. Under federal rules, Oklahoma can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
Oklahoma Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
Oklahoma Orchestrates Energy Efficiency Solutions (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.