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|ProgramName=Weatherization Assistance Program
|ProgramName=Weatherization Assistance Program
|ProgramType=Program
|ProgramType=Program
|OrgSponsor=U.S. Department of Energy
|OrgSponsor=Office of State and Community Energy Programs
|CreationLegislation=Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976
|CreationLegislation=Energy Conservation and Production Act of 1976
|Mission=The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, ensuring health and safety. Through weatherization, it aims to save on average $372 or more per year per household and improve living conditions.<ref name="DOE WAP">{{cite web |title=Weatherization Assistance Program |url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/wap/weatherization-assistance-program |accessdate=January 28, 2025}}</ref>
|Purpose=To reduce energy costs for low-income households by improving the energy efficiency of their homes, thereby enhancing comfort, safety, and affordability. It aims to lower national energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/scep/wap/weatherization-assistance-program |title=Weatherization Assistance Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref>
|Website=https://www.energy.gov/eere/wap/weatherization-assistance-program
|Website=https://www.energy.gov/scep/wap/weatherization-assistance-program
|ProgramStart=1976
|InitialFunding=
|Duration=Indefinite
|Historic=false
}}
}}
The '''Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)''' was created in 1976 to help low-income families reduce energy consumption and costs. WAP is governed by various federal regulations designed to help manage and account for the resources provided by the [[United States Department of Energy|Department of Energy]] (DOE). WAP funding is derived from annual appropriations from Congress. Each year, the Senate and House Interior Appropriations committees decide how much funding to allocate to the Program.
The '''Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)''' was created in 1976 to help low-income families reduce energy consumption and costs. WAP is governed by various federal regulations designed to help manage and account for the resources provided by the [[United States Department of Energy|Department of Energy]] (DOE). WAP funding is derived from annual appropriations from Congress. Each year, the Senate and House Interior Appropriations committees decide how much funding to allocate to the Program.