What Can Be Replaced?

• Incandescent bulbs with fluorescent or LED bulbs
• Refrigerators with more efficient units
• Air conditioners with more efficient units (up to 3)
• Showerheads
• Electric water heaters with solar water heaters
• Electrical receptacles
• Dryer ventilation kits
• Refrigerators by units that are more efficient
• Most efficient unit air conditioners (limit 3)
• Shower heads
• Electric heaters for solar heaters
• Electrical receptacles
• Ventilation kits for dryers

Who Is Eligible to Participate in the Program?

• Low-income individuals whose household income is below 200% of the poverty level, according to the Low-Income Poverty Guidelines.
• Residents of the property.
• Individuals over eighteen (18) years of age.
• Property owners, tenants, spouses, or authorized representatives.
• U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Individuals responsible for paying the electric bill.

How Can I Apply to the Program?

The opening date for the application process will be announced through media outlets, including local newspapers and the DEDC website.

The date when the process of opening applications will begin will be published in the media (newspapers, DDEC website).

Program Regulations

• 10 CFR 440 – Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) regulations.
• 2 CFR 200 – Financial Assistance Rules.
• DOE guidelines and requirements.
• Regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through official publications, notices, and memoranda.
• 10 CF 440 (WAP)
• 2 CF. 200 (”Financial Assistance Rules”)
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• Regulations issued by the DOE, through the publication of announcements and memorandums.

Program Regulations:

How Does the Program Operate?

• Start of the application or intake process.
• Evaluation and determination of eligibility.
• Initial energy audit.
• Implementation of weatherization measures or applicable recommendations.
• Final inspection and certification that the property has been properly weatherized (QCI).
• Start the application process or “Intake”.
• Evaluation and determination of eligibility.
• Initial energy audit.
• Implementation of appropriate air conditioning measures/recommendations.
• Final inspection and certification that the property was properly heated or “QCI”.