Pennsylvania Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
Pennsylvania Weatherization
Pennsylvania's Weatherization Assistance Program provides weatherization and energy conservation services at no cost to low-income households. The Weatherization Assistance Program reduces household energy use and costs by improving the energy efficiency of a participant's home.
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) administers the statewide Weatherization Assistance Program, and local Weatherization Assistance Program Agencies (MS Word 112 KB) deliver weatherization services in the field. For more information, call the state Weatherization Office at 717-787-1984.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 9,855 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 15% |
| Percent with children | 0% |
| Percent with disabilities | 15% |
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
Complete List of Pennsylvania'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, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. Under federal rules, Pennsylvania can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
State Energy Assistance Programs
Pennsylvania Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
Pennsylvania Sparks an Energy Efficiency Revolution (PDF 112 KB)
DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program publishes this short fact sheets summarizing accomplishments and funding statistics; 2 pp.; October 2001.
Pennsylvania Publications
- Winter Heating Conservation Tips
- Winter Heating Safety Tips
- Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (PDF 150 KB).
More Weatherization Publications
WAPTAC Library
Search the Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center library for publications.