- (a) The Energy Assistance Programs are referred to as the Energy Services Program for Low-Income Individuals in accordance with Texas Government Code, §2306.097. The Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE-WAP) is funded through the U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program for Low Income Persons grant. DOE-WAP offers grants to community action agencies, nonprofits, and local units of government with targeted beneficiaries being households with low incomes, with priority given to the elderly; persons with disabilities; families with young children; households with the highest energy costs or needs in relation to income; and households with high energy consumption. In addition to meeting the income-eligibility criteria, the weatherization measures to be installed must meet specific energy-savings goals.
- (b) The program funds the installation of weatherization materials and provides energy conservation education. The program helps to control energy costs to ensure a healthy and safe living environment.
- (c) The Department shall administer and implement the program in accordance with DOE rules. LIHEAP weatherization measures may be leveraged with DOE weatherization measures.
- (d) The Department retains 5 percent of the annual allocation to administer the program.
Source Note:The provisions of this §6.2 adopted to be effective April 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 1728.