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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the 2026 Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan and Awards
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
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WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the Department) develops and submits a State Plan to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) each year to administer the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP);
WHEREAS, the draft 2026 DOE WAP State Plan (the Plan) was approved for release for public comment at the Board meeting of February 5, 2026;
WHEREAS, the public comment period was open from February 20, 2026, to March 17, 2026, and no public comment was received;
WHEREAS, consistent with DOE requirements (10 CFR ?440.17) and as permitted by Tex. Gov't Code ?2110.005 and 10 TAC ?6.408, the Weatherization Assistance Program Policy Advisory Council met on March 18, 2026, and upon review and discussion, recommended in favor of the Plan with no revisions;
WHEREAS, the Department has prepared the final Plan including a list of the subgrantees to be awarded funds and the proposed award amounts based on the formula contained in 10 TAC ?6.404, Distribution of WAP Funds for submission to DOE; and
WHEREAS, the Department expects to receive 2026 DOE WAP funds in the approximate amount of $10,000,000;
NOW, therefore, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Executive Director or his designee are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed, for and on behalf of this Board to submit the Plan to DOE and upon DOE approval of such Plan to contract for the awards represented in the Plan and in connection therewith to execute, deliver, and cause to be performed such amendments, documents, and other writings such as anticipated grant guidance on development of the Plan from DOE or to make such non-substantive technical corrections as they or any of them may deem necessary or advisable to effectuate the foregoing.
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BACKGROUND
DOE weatherization funding provides for the installation o...
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