What weatherization programs does CSD offer?
CSD administers two federally-funded programs which provide weatherization services at the local level: the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE WAP). The mission of the weatherization programs is to reduce 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. The funds provided by Congress and administered by CSD are used to improve the energy efficiency of low-income dwellings using the most advanced technologies and testing protocols available in the housing industry. The energy conservation resulting from the efforts of state and local agencies helps our country reduce its dependency on foreign oil and decrease the cost of energy for families in need, while improving the health and safety of their homes. A typical household saves $193 a year on energy costs after weat
