The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) operated by the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Single Family Special Loans Programs (SLP) helps eligible low income households with the installation of energy conservation materials in their dwelling units. These measures both reduce the consumption of energy and the cost of maintenance for these homes. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Electric Universal Service Program, along with Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) and Washington Gas utility companies.
Eligible Applicants
Owner applicants must be income eligible (currently 60% of statewide median) and able to prove ownership of the housing unit. For rental units, landlords must prove ownership and also agree to participate and invest. Priority is given to homeowners who are elderly, disabled, have families with children and/or have the highest energy consumption.| Family Size | Monthly Income | Annualized Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,520 | $30,249 |
| 2 | $3,296 | $39,556 |
| 3 | $4,072 | $48,864 |
| 4 | $4,847 | $58,171 |
| 5 | $5,623 | $67,479 |
| 6 | $6,398 | $76,786 |
| 7 | $7,174 | $86,093 |
| 8 | $7,950 | $95,400 |
| Each additional person add | $ 775 | $9,307 |
Service Delivery Options
Once eligibility is determined, the CAC will schedule an energy audit inspection. If the existing condition of the dwelling permits, the program may provide the following treatments to make the unit more energy efficient:- blower door air infiltration reduction
- insulation in the attic, floors, walls
- Hot water system improvements
- Lighting retrofit
- furnace clean/tune, safety repairs, burner retrofit or replacement
- Health and safety items
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I'm the new energy manager for the Howard County Government, but I got my start in the Weatherization Program in Prince George's County. It's a great program. It's amazing how much money you can save just by properly sealing the building envelope. A little caulking and weatherstripping is all that's usually needed. And Weatherization knows exactly where to put it by doing the blower door test. Insulation helps a lot too. With winter coming, now is the time to get your home weatherized. You won't regret it.
ReplyDeleteFamilies who are above the income limits for WAP can get some help from thier utility. Check out Home Performance with ENERGY STAR, for a complete home retrofit, targeting the best performing measures.
Thanks for posting this.
Ann Elsen
Ann@ElsenEnergy.com