East Tennessee Human Resource Agency

Weatherization Assistance

The purpose of the Weatherization Program is to assist low-income households in reducing their fuel costs and to contribute to national energy conservation through increased energy efficiency and consumer education.

Eligibility

A household’s total gross annual income must not exceed 125% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines or contains a member who has received cash assistance payments under Tennessee’s Families First Program or the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program during the current or previous month relative to eligibility determination. This service is provided to owner occupied homes and rental property with the consent of the landlord.

Goals

  1. To provide air infiltration measures to reduce heating cost.
  2. To provide limited measures for health and safety.

Explanation of Services

The Weatherization Program (WAP) is administered by the Tennessee Department of Human Services and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Weatherization assistance can be provided to each dwelling one time. Weatherization can be reapplied for after a period of ten years. Measures include but not limited to attic and floor insulation, door and window replacements, caulking, weather stripping and glass replacement. Incidental repairs are made if they are directly related to installed measures.

Number of Persons Served

In the 12 counties, approximately 300 houses will be weatherized.

Source of Funding

Federal funds are made available through the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

Counties Served

Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Monroe, Morgan, Scott, Sevier and Union.

For More Information Please Contact: Sharon Daugherty at (865) 691-2551 ext. 225 or by E-mail at SDaugherty@ethra.org.