Tennessee Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
Tennessee Weatherization
Tennessee's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is administered through contracts with an established network of 18 non-profit agencies and local governments experienced in providing weatherization services. WAP services are available in all 95 counties. Applicants must meet low-income eligibility guidelines based on established federal poverty guidelines. Activities include insulation, storm windows, caulking, and other related activities to reduce home energy costs and increase home energy efficiency.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 3,625 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 28% |
| Percent with children | 27% |
| Percent with disabilities | 37% |
Tennessee 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 Tennessee
Complete List of Tennessee'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, Tennessee 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 Tennessee. Under federal rules, Tennessee can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
State Energy Assistance Programs
The Tennessee Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program consists of a summer cooling program and regular and emergency heating assistance. Contact Zelma Waller, Program Specialist, at 615-313-4766 for additional program information or the name of the contact in your area.
Tennessee Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
Harnessing Energy Savings in Tennessee (PDF 109 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.