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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the draft 2026 U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program state plan for public comment
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
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WHEREAS, the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976 (42 USC ?6851), as amended in Title II, Part 2 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act allows U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funds to be utilized to carry out a program of weatherization assistance for low-income persons;
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the Department) develops and submits a State Plan to DOE each year to administer the WAP;
WHEREAS, because DOE has not yet issued the Department its Program Year (PY) 2026 allocation, the Department will utilize its allocation for PY 2025 DOE WAP funds in the development of this draft plan for planning purposes only; and
WHEREAS, upon approval, the attached draft 2026 DOE WAP State Plan (the Plan) will be made available for public comment;
NOW, therefore, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the draft 2026 DOE WAP State Plan, in the form presented at this meeting, is hereby approved for public comment; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final plan with consideration for public comment, corrections required by DOE, and technical corrections made by staff, along with award recommendations for the Subgrantees as indicated in Section IV.1 of the State Plan will be presented to the Board later this year, and will serve as a public hearing as required by 10 CFR ?440.12(a).
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BACKGROUND
DOE WAP funding provides for the installation of weatherization measures to increase energy efficiency of a home including caulking; weather-stripping; adding ceiling, wall, and floor insulation; patching holes in the building envelope; duct work; and repair or replacement of energy inefficient heating and cooling systems. Additionally, the funds allow Subgrantees to complete financial audits, hou...
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