The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality State Energy Office has opened the public comment period for the Weatherization Assistance Program’s annual state plan.
The program serves residents in low-income and disadvantaged communities save energy, reduce their utility bills and stay safe in their homes.
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The public comment period opened Monday and ends April 21.
In addition to the plan, the public may also comment on the accompanying revised proposed Training & Technical Assistance Plan, Health & Safety Plan and Weatherization Installation Standard Work Specifications, all of which are being considered for adoption.
A public hearing has been scheduled for 1 p.m. April 17 at the DEQ Green Square Office Building on Jones Street in Raleigh, as well as virtually.
The hearing officer may limit the amount of time a speaker may comment to accommodate the total number of speakers.
Written comments can be sent by mail to the NCDEQ Weatherization Assistance Program, 1613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1613, or by email to seo.publiccomments@deq.nc.gov, with “2025 Weatherization Comment” in subject line.
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Public comments must be postmarked, emailed or delivered in person to the State Energy Office by April 21.
The plans are available for review at www.deq.nc.gov/wap-hearings. Physical copies of the plan are also available for viewing at any of DEQ’s regional offices.
