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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 [email protected].
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