The Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is the nation's core program for delivering energy efficiency services to low-income households. The program's goal is to reduce energy costs to low-income persons by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety.
Nationwide, weatherization benefits low-income households and communities and generates an average energy cost savings of $300 per home each year. Professionally trained weatherization crews perform on-site home energy audits using state of the art equipment to identify outside drafts and inspect heating and cooling systems for efficiency.
Weatherization crews install insulation, seal off air leaks, make modifications to (or replace) existing heating systems, and make minor repairs to ensure safety. Once installed, these energy saving measures help to reduce heating and cooling costs for years to come.
You don't have to own your own home to qualify. You may qualify whether you own or rent, live in a single-family home, multifamily housing complex or in a mobile home.
While preference is given to persons over 60, persons with disabilities and in some cases, children; if you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), you are automatically eligible. You may also be eligible for assistance if your income meets the federally established income guidelines.
Information Request
For more information contact your County Outreach office.
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Jack Shaefer, Weatherization Director
785-742-2222 or 888-904-8159 ext. 243