New Jersey Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
New Jersey Weatherization
New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) coordinates the Weatherization Assistance Program, which provides income-qualified residents with services that reduce household energy use and costs by improving the energy efficiency. DCA contracts a network of local, community-based agencies that deliver weatherization services throughout the state. For more information on DCA's energy programs, call the Energy Assistance Unit at 1-800-510-3102.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 3,227 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 42% |
| Percent with children | 17% |
| Percent with disabilities | 15% |
New Jersey Weatherization Overview
The Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center (WAPTAC) publishes a summary of funding, contacts, and links to state directives for local weatherization agencies involving standards for service.
Energy and Low-Income Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) in New Jersey
Complete List of New Jersey's Low-Income Energy Programs
The National Energy Accessibility and Affordability Project (NEAAP) publishes a complete list of the programs available to low-income households in the state, including those funded by federal and state governments, New Jersey utilities, and charities. NEAAP publishes this list as part of the LIHEAP Clearinghouse, which is maintained on the National Center for Appropriate Technology Web site and receives support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The list also includes LIHEAP contacts in New Jersey. Under federal rules, New Jersey can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
State Energy Assistance Programs
- Lifeline Assistance Program
This program is funded from the New Jersey general fund and provides a credit on electric or natural gas bills of $225 per year to disabled and senior homeowners and tenants. Beneficiaries of Medical Assistance to the Aged, Medical Assistance Only, or New Jersey Care are sent Lifeline applications automatically every August. Supplemental Security Income recipients receive Lifeline automatically. For more information, call 800-792-9745.
New Jersey Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
The Garden State Flourishes with Weatherization (PDF 111 KB)
DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program publishes this short fact sheets summarizing accomplishments and funding statistics; 2 pp.; October 2001.
New Jersey Publications
More Weatherization Publications
WAPTAC Library
Search the Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center library for publications.