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WAP
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To improve home energy efficiency for low-income families through the most cost-effective measures possible. The program’s additional objectives are: 1. To reduce fossil fuel emissions created as a result of activities within the jurisdictions of eligible entities; and 2. To reduce the total energy use of the eligible units while ensuring their health and safety.
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.
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Energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades for the residences of low income individuals, administered through the various State Energy and/or Housing Offices. Energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades for the residences of low income individuals, administered through the various State Energy and/or Housing Offices.
Energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades for the residences of low income individuals, administered through the various State Energy and/or Housing Offices.
Once DOE awards the grants, the states, tribes, and territories contract with roughly 700 local organizations nationwide that consists of community action agencies, other nonprofits, and local governments. These organizations use in-house crews and private contractors to perform the weatherization services for low-income families. Many states and local organizations leverage other federal, state and private WAP programs to deliver more services while inside the home.
In 2018, the WAP Network leveraged non-DOE funds, such as from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), utilities and states funding by providing an additional $679 million, or $3.48 for every dollar invested by DOE (2018 National Association for State Community Services Programs funding survey).
The maximum average cost (funding) per dwelling unit (ACPU) that WAP will provide for 2021 is $7,776
The maximum average cost (funding) per dwelling unit (ACPU) that WAP will provide for 2022 IS $8,009
The maximum average cost (funding) per dwelling unit (ACPU) that WAP will provide for 2023 is $8,250
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
