Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is sponsored by Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. Provides grant funds to community action agencies and other nonprofit agencies to offer weatherization services for low-income families.

Weatherization Assistance Program | DEQ Benefits Fraud Reporting Form Request a Benefits Appeal Hearing Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) LIHEAP CBO Contact Information Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) WAP CBO Contact Information Frequently Asked Questions The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Arkansas Energy Office, held a virtual public hearing Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at 10:30 a. m.

Central Time to present and accept comments on the 2026 - 2027 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) proposed state plan. No written comments were submitted during the public hearing. Weatherization Assistance Program The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) annually provides grant funds to community action agencies and other nonprofit agencies to provide specific program services for low-income families of Arkansas.

These entities provide program services throughout the state. The Arkansas Weatherization Program was developed to help reduce energy usage in homes that are severely energy inefficient. The program is available to all income-eligible Arkansans living in eligible housing units.

The program helps eligible applicants find ways to reduce their daily energy usage. Advanced diagnostic technology, such as a computerized energy audit, is used to determine the energy conservation needs of a home. The Truth of Weatherization WAP uses five (5) service providers to weatherize homes throughout all of Arkansas's 75 counties.

Our service providers are made up of Community Action Agencies and other nonprofits. They are charged with installing energy efficient and health and safety upgrades in qualifying low-income homes. Click here to view the Weatherization Assistance Program Request for Qualifications from Service Providers.

The Arkansas Energy Office (AEO) is soliciting qualifications from non-profit and local government entities capable of providing Weatherization Services starting the 2021-2022 program year for the following areas: Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lee, Lincoln, Monroe, Phillips, and Prairie counties.

The Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income households reduce their heating and cooling bills by providing full-scale home energy conservation services. Services provided by the program result in a more comfortable, safe home and a permanent improvement in the lives of occupants. The program is operational year-round.

After a household is determined eligible, the local agency schedules an energy inspection of the home. A trained Energy Auditor completes a full inspection of the energy and health and safety concerns of the home and completes a work order/job write-up. The weatherization service providers use crews or local private-sector weatherization contractors to complete the work at no cost to the occupants.

The actual conservation work completed is dependent on the specific needs of the home.

However, typical work includes: Attic, floor, and/or sidewall insulation Heating and air conditioning repairs and replacement Health and safety services such as installing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and ventilation fans Installing LED light bulbs Minor repairs associated with the weatherization work All work receives a thorough quality control inspection by the local agency’s Quality Control Inspector.

Funding and Associated Cost Weatherization services vary depending on the specific needs of the home and DOE approved conservation measures. An average grant of $5,000 (or current average) is awarded for each home for installed energy efficiency measures. No client contribution is required.

In addition to using funds provided by DOE WAP, AEO uses funds from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Sub grantees are also encouraged to leverage with the utility-funded Arkansas Weatherization Program (AWP). If the home has both electric and gas utilities an agency could receive an additional $1,058 to $2,116 toward retrofitting the home.

However, these leveraged funds are used to "buy down" the DOE investment, allowing DOE funds to be utilized to complete more units. Households with incomes that do not exceed 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines may be eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program. In addition, households are categorically eligible if they (1) have a member receiving SSI or (2) are receiving or eligible for LIHEAP benefits.

How To Apply For Assistance To receive weatherization assistance, applicants must apply with the local community action agency or nonprofit serving the county in which their house is located and be determined eligible. Applicants are required to provide household income documentation, as well as other identifying documents and utility bills for the previous 12 months. Find your local provider .

Southwestern Electric Power Company For more information, contact one of these participating utilities in your area. Included under this section are important documents for the Weatherization Assistance Program. Please click on the document you wish to view.

WAP Health and Safety Plan (2025-2026) Infrastructure State Plan Weatherization Subgrantee Operations Manual Retrofitting Arkansas Standard Work Specification - Aligned Field Guide Weatherization Subgrantee Technical Manual December 2024 WAP DOE Proposed State Plan 2026-2027