Wisconsin Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
Wisconsin Weatherization
The Wisconsin Division of Energy contracts with various agencies throughout the state to provide weatherization services. Agencies include community action agencies, housing authorities, tribes, local governments and other non-profit organizations. The agency for your area will determine your eligibility, evaluate your home to decide what weatherization services are needed and provide the appropriate weatherization services.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 17,368 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 19% |
| Percent with children | 14% |
| Percent with disabilities | 18% |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
Complete List of Wisconsin'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, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin. Under federal rules, Wisconsin can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
State Energy Assistance Programs
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) helps residents who meet eligibility requirements with heating and electric bills and provides additional services. For eligibility requirements, services, and how to apply, visit the WHEAP Web site.
Wisconsin Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
Weatherization Is a Winning Play for Wisconsin (PDF 106 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.