Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
This program is a REFERRAL ONLY program. Funds are leveraged with other in-house programs.
A State of Texas program that assists low-income persons with energy efficiency type repairs such as: attic insulation, doors and windows.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS TO PUT MONEY IN YOUR POCKET BOOK
FAN-TASTIC – Use ceiling or oscillating fans t keep air moving, so you feel cooler without increasing air-conditioner use.
DRY, DRY AGAIN – Dry laundry loads right after each other so your dryer doesn’t have to reheat for each load. And do it during cooler periods of the day and night in the summer. Afterwards, clean lint tray after each load.
78 IS GREAT – In summer, turning the thermostat up will keep costs down. In the winter, set at 70. New studies indicate that the heating and cooling system will run less if you keep it at one temperature setting. Also, limit temperature variances to 3 degrees.
CAULK THE CRACKS – The average home built prior to 1990 can let in as much outside air as a medium sized window left wide open. Caulking around windows, doors and plumbing penetrations will put the plug on wasted energy.
NO PEEKING –Every time you open the oven door while cooking; you loose 25 to 30 degrees, even if it’s just a peek.
IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT - Fluorescent lights use up to 75% less energy than standard light bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. Make the change and keep the change in your pocket.
SHADY SAVINGS - Shade West-facing windows and walls to reduce afternoon temperatures 30 to 40 degrees.
BLOCK IT OUT – In summer, use shades, blinds or curtains to keep sunlight out, especially in the afternoon in rooms facing west.
LET IT FLOW - Don’t block return air vents or ducts inside the house. This enables your cooling and heating systems to work more efficiently.
SHORTEN YOUR SHOWERS - Cutting a 15-minute shower in half can save substantially on yearly hot-water costs.
VAMPIRES - Lights, stereos, computers and televisions are sometimes referred to as vampires because they’re so often left on, calmly using electricity. Worse, much of that power is converted to heat, fighting the cooling system all summer.
WATTAGE – Use correct wattage. Six 25 watt bulbs provide the same light as one 100 watt bulb, but six bulbs use more energy than one.
Income Guidelines Lubbock County
| Family Size | 125% |
| 1 | $13,000 |
| 2 | $17,500 |
| 3 | $22,000 |
| 4 | $26,500 |
| 5 | $31,000 |
| 6 | $35,500 |
| 7 | $40,000 |
| 8 | $44,500 |
For families with more than 8 members,
add $4,500 for each additional member.
