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|ProgramName=Weatherization Assistance Program | |ProgramName=Weatherization Assistance Program | ||
|ProgramType=Program | |ProgramType=Program | ||
|OrgSponsor= | |OrgSponsor=Office of State and Community Energy Programs | ||
|CreationLegislation=Energy Conservation | |CreationLegislation=Energy Conservation and Production Act of 1976 | ||
| | |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/ | |Website=https://www.energy.gov/scep/wap/weatherization-assistance-program | ||
|ProgramStart=1976 | |||
|InitialFunding= | |||
|Duration=Indefinite | |||
|Historic=false | |||
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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. | ||