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Weatherization Assistance Program

How to apply for weatherization in West Virginia

Call 304-558-8860.

Number of Homes Weatherized

2000: 1083  2001: 1142  2002: 1253  2003: 1400  2004: 1277  2005: 1122  2006: 1330  2007: 1003  

DOE Funding for Weatherization
(In U.S. Dollars)

2000: 1904073  2001: 2162350  2002: 3251749  2003: 3155983  2004: 3211847  2005: 3225843  2006: 3320985  2007: 2872199  2008: 3196901  2009: 4817624  

West Virginia Recovery Act Funding - Weatherization Program
$37,583,874

West Virginia Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs

West Virginia Weatherization

The West Virginia Office of Economic Opportunity administers the state's Weatherization Program.

Profile of West Virginia Weatherization Recipients
Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 2,855
Percent elderly 17%
Percent with children 30%
Percent with disabilities 30%

West Virginia 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 West Virginia

Complete List of West Virginia'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, West Virginia 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 West Virginia. Under federal rules, West Virginia can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.

State Energy Assistance Programs

West Virginia residents who meet eligibility requirements can apply for LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) and receive money for heating assistance and crisis assistance. Eligible residents will be referred for weatherization assistance. For instructions and applications, call 304-558-8290.

West Virginia Publications and Links

Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.

DOE Publications

West Virginia Advances Energy Efficiency (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.