West Virginia Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
West Virginia Weatherization
The West Virginia Office of Economic Opportunity administers the state's Weatherization Program.
| 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.