ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The City of Memphis’ Division of Housing & Community Development (HCD) administers the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for Shelby County through a funding partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. WAP works to promote energy efficient homes for low-income households through the installation of energy conservation measures. Examples include, but are not limited to, installing insulation, reducing air-infiltration, performing heating and cooling tune-ups and modifications. When health and safety is a concern, the weatherization program will replace or install equipment to resolve the issue.
PURPOSE
To increase the energy efficiency of homes, mobile homes, and apartments occupied by low-income persons, focusing on the elderly, those with disabilities, and families with children.
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By weatherizing more homes, we will improve the housing stock in Shelby County with energy efficient technology and also make the homes more comfortable.
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To reduce the energy burden of low-income residents in Shelby County Nationally, an average household spends 3.5% of its annual income on energy costs. In the Memphis area, half of the low-income households spend more than 13.2% of their annual income on utilities.
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To improve public health by increasing indoor air quality through home improvements and reducing pollution generated from excess energy consumption.
