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'''Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office (WIP)''' focuses on improving energy efficiency in homes and buildings, particularly for low-income families, and supports state, local, and tribal governments in leveraging energy resources for economic and environmental benefits.<ref name="WIPmission" /> {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo}} ==Mission== WIP's mission is to empower state and local governments to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that benefit their communities. It does this through funding, technical assistance, and policy development, aiming to reduce energy consumption, lower utility bills, and enhance the resilience of the energy infrastructure.<ref name="WIPmission" /> ==Parent organization== WIP operates under the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). ==Legislation== WIP's activities are funded through the DOE's budget, particularly through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the State Energy Program (SEP), without specific legislation for its creation.<ref name="WIPlegislation">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/cfo/office-chief-financial-officer/budget DOE Budget Authority]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Partners== WIP collaborates with: * State Energy Offices for program implementation<ref name="WIPpartners">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/partnerships Partnerships]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> * Local governments for direct community impact<ref name="WIPlocal">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/local-government-energy-programs Local Government Energy Programs]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> * Community Action Agencies for weatherization services<ref name="WIPcaa">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/weatherization-assistance-program Weatherization Assistance Program]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Number of employees== The exact number of employees in WIP is not publicly specified, but includes a team managing various energy efficiency programs. ==Organization structure== WIP's structure includes: * **Weatherization Assistance Program** for energy efficiency in low-income homes. * **State Energy Program** for state-level energy initiatives. * **Technical Assistance** for providing expertise and resources. ===Leader=== WIP is led by a **Director**.<ref name="WIPleadership">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/meet-team-weatherization-and-intergovernmental-programs-office Meet the Team: Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ===Divisions=== The office includes: * **Program Implementation** for managing funded projects. * **Policy and Analysis** for strategic guidance and evaluation.<ref name="WIPprograms">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/programs Programs]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==List of programs== * Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)<ref name="WIPwap">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/weatherization-assistance-program Weatherization Assistance Program]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> * State Energy Program (SEP)<ref name="WIPsep">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/state-energy-program State Energy Program]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> * Tribal Energy Program<ref name="WIPtep">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/tribal-energy-program Tribal Energy Program]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Last total enacted budget== For Fiscal Year 2024, WIP's budget was approximately $336 million.<ref name="WIPbudget" /> ==Staff== WIP employs a team focused on program management, though specific employee numbers are not publicly available. ==Funding== WIP's funding primarily comes from DOE appropriations, supporting energy efficiency initiatives, with a focus on the Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Program.<ref name="WIPfunding">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/funding-opportunities Funding Opportunities]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Services provided== WIP provides services like funding for home weatherization, technical support for energy efficiency projects, policy development, and training to enhance the capacity of state and local governments to manage energy programs.<ref name="WIPservices">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/services Services]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Regulations overseen== WIP does not directly oversee regulations but supports compliance with energy efficiency standards and guidelines through its programs, influencing policy related to residential and community energy use.<ref name="WIPreg">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/oe/services/electricity-policy-coordination-and-implementation/transmission-planning/oe-regulations DOE Regulations]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Headquarters address== 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA ==History== WIP has been pivotal in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption across the U.S., particularly through the Weatherization Assistance Program, which has been in operation since the 1970s, providing services to millions of homes.<ref name="WIPhistory">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/history History]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==External links== * [https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo Official Website] * [[wikipedia:Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office]] * [https://www.energy.gov/articles/weatherization-and-intergovernmental-programs-office-announces-336-million-enhance Additional Resource] * [https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/weatherization-and-intergovernmental-programs-success-stories Another Resource] ==References== <references />