Weatherization Assistance Program

Weatherization Assistance Program

About the Weatherization Assistance Program

THDA serves as the grantee agency for Tennessee's weatherization program. A network of local community agencies and governments provide weatherization services in Tennessee's 95 counties, based on availability of funding.

The Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to assist low-income households in reducing heating and cooling costs for low-income families, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities, and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety.

Weatherization helps reduce energy costs by increasing a dwelling's energy efficiency. Examples of common weatherization measures include air sealing, duct sealing, and adding insulation to attics, walls and floors. Site specific weatherization measures are determined after a detailed energy audit is conducted by a certified energy auditor.

The Weatherization Assistance Program was established by Congress in 1976 to alleviate the disproportionate energy burden of low-income households. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Efficiency and Renewables Office has managed the program since 1993. WAP is the nation’s oldest whole-house energy efficiency program, with a unique mandate to reduce energy costs for low-income households.

Interested applicants should contact the agency that services their county of residence for further information. To find the correct agency contact information, click the Weatherization Agency Locator link below. Applicants may also check the WAP Income Guidelines link below to see if their household qualifies for assistance.

Weatherization Agency Locator
WAP Income Guidelines 

 

Additional Weatherization Resources:

Weatherization Assistance Program Regulations 10 CFR 440
Federal Award Financial Requirements 2 CFR 200
WAP State Plan
TN WAP Health & Safety Plan 
WAP-BIL State Plan
Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program
Weatherization Assistance Program Administrator’s Page

 U.S. Department of Energy Resources: