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Weatherization

Program Overview/Purpose
The Weatherization Assistance Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), enables low-income families to reduce their average annual energy bills by improving home energy efficiency. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce plans, implements, manages, and receives and distributes funds for the program. Commerce contracts with local Community Action Agencies (CAAs), which qualify individuals, manage the program at the local level, and provide weatherization services.

Types of Assistance Provided
Weatherization Assistance encompasses a wide variety of cost-effective energy efficiency measures including heating and cooling systems, electrical system, and energy-consuming appliances. Weatherization service providers check major energy systems to ensure occupant safety.

Specific services include the installation of energy-efficient measures such as attic insulation, caulking and weather stripping, air sealing and heating and cooling adjustments. An energy audit is conducted on each home to determine energy conserving measures that will be installed, and an average of up to $6,500 is spent on materials and labor for each home weatherized.

To Apply
Eligible applicants are low-income individuals and priority is given to the elderly, handicapped and families with children. Contact your local Community Action Agency for more information and to apply.

Related Websites
Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center
Information for energy conservation professionals on WAP and DOE guidance documents, legislative updates, upcoming conferences and training seminars, public information campaign tools, samples and templates.

Oklahoma Recovery and Reinvestment
Information about available ARRA funds for weatherization.

Energy Saving Tips
Tips on how to cut down on your energy costs.

LIHEAP

Program Overview/Purpose
Provided by the U.S. Department of Human Services and contracted to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, LIHEAP funding extends the Weatherization Assistance Program to provide more energy-related cost savings for low-income Oklahomans.

Eligibility
Eligible applicants are low-income homeowners in all 77 Oklahoma counties and priority is given to the elderly, handicapped and families with children. Contact your local Community Action Agency for more information and to apply.

 

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Weatherization Works; Donate to ECAF Today


To assist more families and provide addional energy conservation improvements, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce established the Energy Conservation Assistance Fund (ECAF).

Besides energy savings for low-income families, the weatherization of 1,400 homes each year across the state creates local jobs and annually funnels millions of dollars into Oklahoma's economy. The purchase of materials used in weatherization support local manufacturers and businesses in every county. For every $1 invested in the program, weatherization returns $1.53 in energy-related benefits.

With your donation to ECAF, you can help ensure this valuable service is available for eligible Oklahomans. Also, you and your company may receive a 50% tax credit against your Oklahoma tax liability.

Please send your check to: Energy Conservation Assistance Fund, Community Development Division, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, 900 N. Stiles, Oklahoma City, OK 73126. For more information, call 800-879-6552.

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