Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons

 

To improve home energy efficiency for low-income families through the most cost-effective measures possible. The programs additional objectives are: 1. To reduce fossil fuel emissions created as a result of activities within the jurisdictions of eligible entities; and 2. To reduce the total energy use of the eligible units while ensuring their health and safety.

Active 81.042 Department of Energy A - Formula Grants Fiscal Year 2016 Energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades for the residences of low income individuals, administered through the various State Energy and/or Housing Offices. Energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades for the residences of low income individuals, administered through the various State Energy and/or Housing Offices.
Fiscal Year 2018 Energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades for the residences of low income individuals, administered through the various State Energy and/or Housing Offices.
Fiscal Year 2019 Once DOE awards the grants, the states, tribes, and territories contract with roughly 700 local organizations nationwide that consists of community action agencies, other nonprofits, and local governments. These organizations use in-house crews and private contractors to perform the weatherization services for low-income families. Many states and local organizations leverage other federal, state and private WAP programs to deliver more services while inside the home. In 2018, the WAP Network leveraged non-DOE funds, such as from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), utilities and states funding by providing an additional $679 million, or $3.48 for every dollar invested by DOE (2018 National Association for State Community Services Programs funding survey).
Fiscal Year 2021 The maximum average cost (funding) per dwelling unit (ACPU) that WAP will provide for 2021 is $7,776
Fiscal Year 2022 The maximum average cost (funding) per dwelling unit (ACPU) that WAP will provide for 2022 IS $8,009
Fiscal Year 2023 The maximum average cost (funding) per dwelling unit (ACPU) that WAP will provide for 2023 is $8,250 Public Law 111-5 “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”; Public Law 110–140 “Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007”; Public Law 109–58 “Energy Policy Act of 2005”; Public Law 102-486 “Energy Policy Act of 1992”; Public Law 95-91 “Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977”; Public Law 94-385 "Energy Conservation and Production Act of 1976"
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Energy Policy Act of 2005
Title IV, Energy Conservation and Production Act
Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act of 2022, Public Law 117-167
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2021, Public Law 117-58 States and Territories, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, and, Native American tribal organizations (Navajo Nation, Northern Cheyenne, Intertribal Council of Arizona). In the event a State does not apply, a unit of general purpose local government, or community action agencies and/or other nonprofit agencies within that State becomes eligible to apply. All low-income households are eligible to receive weatherization assistance. A low-income household is one whose combined income falls at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level determined by the Office of Management and Budget's poverty income guidelines or the basis on which Federal, State, or local cash assistance payments have been made. A State may also elect to make all homes eligible under the HHS Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) eligible for weatherization assistance and may use either 150 percent of poverty or 60 percent of State median income. Compliance with Federal, State and local environmental statutes and regulations, as required under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The Department of Energy (DOE) requires that grantees meet certain statutory and administrative requirements which can be found in the Weatherization Program Rules available at 10 CFR Section 440 et al and from DOE offices. For Formula Grants, Governors or their designated agencies must apply for grants to the appropriate DOE office and submit State Plans and applications pursuant to State applications at 10 CFR part 440.12. Any household at or below 200% of poverty, per the modified statute, is considered low-income. About 15 million of all eligible households are good candidates for Weatherization. Priority service is given to the elderly, people with disabilities, and families with children. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. No preapplication form or conference is required by DOE. A copy of the final State plan must accompany the grant application from the State. Consultation and assistance will be available from the DOE in the preparation of the application. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. State applications for the WAP Program must be submitted through the PAGE system (https://www.page.energy.gov/login.aspx) to be considered for award. Formula Grants: States and tribes will submit applications for available allocation. Grant applications will be reviewed by DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) personnel. Grant procedures will be in accordance with Federal government regulations. Notification of grant awards will be issued by the DOE Procurement Office and/or EERE personnel serving the applicant State. Project Grants: Evaluations will be conducted by an independent merit review committee and Federal employes. Final decisions to approve are made by ASEE, Program Manager and/or Designee. DOE Field Offices are then instructed to negotiate and prepare the grant award documents. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Submission deadlines will be published in the funding opportunity announcements at: https://www.page.energy.gov/login.aspx As required under 42 U.S.C. 6861 et. seq. and 10 CFR Section 440. Renewals are subject to review by the DOE program office and subject to the availability of funds. Financial assistance will be provided from sums appropriated for any fiscal year only upon annual application. As described under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. DOE requires that grantees meet certain statutory and administrative requirements which can be found in the Weatherization Program Guidelines at https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/weatherization-program-guidance Improvement of the thermal efficiency and cooling of dwellings by the installation of weatherization materials such as attic insulation, caulking, weather-stripping, furnace efficiency modifications, certain mechanical measures to heating and cooling systems, and replacement furnaces, boilers, and air-conditioners. Not applicable. 10 CFR Section 440 The administrative requirements for DOE grants and cooperative agreements are contained in 2 CFR 200 as amended by 2 CFR 910 and 10 CFR Part 440. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Awards last between 3-5 years. Authorized funding is established by ECPA, NECPA and ESA No information was provided None/Not specified. James Cash
15013 Denver West Parkway
Golden, CO 80401 US
james.cash@ee.doe.gov
Phone: 240-562-1456 http://www.eere.energy.gov 89-0321-0-1-270 (Formula Grants) FY 22$61,529,974.00; FY 23 est $920,247,490.00; FY 24 - Up to $8,009 per dwelling unit. As described under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Weatherization Assistance guidelines published June 1, 1977. Amendments to guidelines published January 2, 1979, August 29, 1979, February 27, 1980, June 1, 1981, March 1, 1982, January 27, 1984, January 4, 1985, December 5, 1985, March 4 1993, June 5, 1995, and December 8, 2000. Additionally, 2 CFR 200 and 10 CFR 440. Fiscal Year 2016 Energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades for the residences of low income individuals, administered through the various State Energy and/or Housing Offices. Energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades for the residences of low income individuals, administered through the various State Energy and/or Housing Offices.
Fiscal Year 2018 Energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades for the residences of low income individuals, administered through the various State Energy and/or Housing Offices.
Fiscal Year 2019 WAP provides core program funding to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Native American Tribes, and the five U.S. territories—American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands—through formula grants. Once DOE awards the grants, the states, tribes, and territories contract with roughly 700 local organizations nationwide that consists of community action agencies, other nonprofits, and local governments. These organizations use in-house crews and private contractors to perform the weatherization services for low-income families. Many states and local organizations leverage other federal, state and private WAP programs to deliver more services while inside the home. In 2018, the WAP Network leveraged non-DOE funds, such as from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), utilities and states funding by providing an additional $679 million, or $3.48 for every dollar invested by DOE (2018 National Association for State Community Services Programs funding survey).