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Weatherization Assistance Program

How to apply for weatherization in Wyoming

To be eligible for weatherization assistance, residents must first apply for LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program). For instructions and applications, visit Wyoming's Pathways to People or call 800-246-4221.

Number of Homes Weatherized

2000: 204  2001: 270  2002: 461  2003: 375  2004: 501  2005: 344  2006: 258  2007: 235  

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

2000: 698399  2001: 793133  2002: 1188724  2003: 1154664  2004: 1174532  2005: 1179511  2006: 1221639  2007: 1053735  2008: 1169217  2009: 1695814  

Wyoming Recovery Act Funding - Weatherization Program
$11,195,471

Wyoming Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs

Wyoming Weatherization

Wyoming Contacts

The Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) administers the DOE-funded Weatherization Assistance Program for the state. DFS sets the eligibility requirements and oversees the local agencies that provide weatherization services in the field.

Profile of Wyoming Weatherization Recipients
Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 658
Percent elderly 16%
Percent with children 19%
Percent with disabilities 13%

Wyoming 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 Wyoming

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

State Energy Assistance Programs

Energy Share of Wyoming provides energy assistance to those who do not qualify for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and are experiencing a situation such as a medical or family crisis that makes it difficult to pay their energy bills. Applications are taken through the local Salvation Army utility company.

Wyoming Publications and Links

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DOE Publications

So Much to Discover in Wyoming (PDF 105 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.