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Weatherization Assistance Program - DOE

Janie Harris, Extension Specialist

Housing and Home Environment

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

Program

Established in 1976Service to Low Income FamiliesInstall energy efficient measures based

on energy auditAverage expenditure in 2008, was

$2,966/home2009 average expenditure with stimulus

is $6500/home

Home Energy Audit

Assess how much energy your home consumes

Evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient

Energy Use

Home Energy Audit

Do-It-Yourself

Professional

Locating Air Leaks

Electrical outlets Switch plates Window frames Baseboards Weather Stripping around doors Fireplace dampers Attic hatches Wall or window mounted air conditioners Gaps around pipes and wires Others

Insulation

Helps reduce heating and cooling costsMakes home more comfortableKeeps the heat in during the winter and

keeps the heat out during the summerR value should be based on

recommendations for your areaThe higher the R-value, the better your

walls and roof will resist the transfer of heat

Common Measures to Weatherize

Caulking Weather stripping Insulation Air Sealing Windows Heating Water Heaters Air Conditioning Electrical Appliances

Weatherization Services

State and local agencies Utility companies NEAT – National Energy Audit Tool MHEA – Manufactured Home Energy Audit Energy Science and Technology Software

Center (ESTSC) operated by DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Inquiry. For more information, call ESTSC at 423-576-2606 or via e-mail at estsc@adonis.osti.gov.

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/assist_repair.htm

Home Repair Assistance & Weatherization TDHCA does not fund individuals directly Programs administered through a network of

organizations Go to website and enter city/county for a list of

TDHCA funded and other government funded assistance providers in your area

Toll free help 1-800-525-0657

TDHCA Contact

To contact the Weatherization Program:

http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/ea/wap.htm

The 2009 Weatherization Assistance Program seems fairly straightforward.  Through the program, "an average investment of up to $6,500 per home in energy efficiency upgrades and will be available for families making up to 200% of the federal poverty level - or about $44,000 a year for a family of four."  

How to Apply

http://www.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/apply.html#eligible

http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/pdf/ca/06-DOE-WAPStatePlan-060606.pdf

Look on website for application