Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office

Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office Type: Government Agency Parent organization: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Top organization: Employees: Executive: Director Budget: $336M (Fiscal Year 2024) Address: 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA Website: https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office

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Mission The Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office (WIP) within the U.S. Department of Energy aims to enhance energy security, reduce energy costs, and lower carbon emissions through partnerships with state and local governments. WIP's mission is to support communities in achieving energy efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Services Weatherization Assistance; State Energy Programs; Technical Assistance;

Regulations

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.

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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.

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.

Partners

WIP collaborates with:

• State Energy Offices for program implementation
• Local governments for direct community impact
• Community Action Agencies for weatherization services

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**.

Divisions

The office includes:

• **Program Implementation** for managing funded projects.
• **Policy and Analysis** for strategic guidance and evaluation.

List of programs

• Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
• State Energy Program (SEP)
• Tribal Energy Program

Last total enacted budget

For Fiscal Year 2024, WIP's budget was approximately $336 million.

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.

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.

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.

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.

External links

• Official Website
• wikipedia:Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office
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