The Weatherization Assistance Program is a federal program for low-income households designed to lower monthly fuel costs by making a home more fuel-efficient.
The mission of the Weatherization Assistance Program is to lessen the negative effects of high energy costs on low-income citizens. Negative effects include a decreased ability to pay for utility service or heating fuel deliveries and to keep homes at temperatures necessary for health and comfort. This mission will be achieved by providing low-income households with high-quality weatherization services, including heating-system modifications, energy education and other energy-saving services.
LIHEAP households with weather-related emergencies will be eligible to receive more expensive types of services provided through Crisis Weatherization. DCED is responsible for addressing the crisis situation within 48 hours, or 18 hours if the situation is considered to be life-threatening or health-threatening.
Reissued March 28. 2017 , replacing February 15, 2013