The N.C. State Energy Office is accepting public comments on the Weatherization Assistance Program’s Annual State Plan.
The Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to save energy, reduce utility bills and increase home comfort and safety for state residents by providing free weatherization services for income-eligible households. The annual plan describes the administration of the program as required by federal regulations.
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A public hearing on the plan for fiscal 2027 has been set for 1 p.m. Aug. 17 in the DEQ Green Square Office Building, training room No. 1210, 217 West Jones St. in Raleigh.
The public may also attend the hearing by Webex or by telephone. The meeting number/access code is 2437 147 5395 and the password is weatherization (93284374 when dialing from a phone). To join by phone, dial +1-415-655-0003 or +1-904-900-2303.
Comments on the accompanying revised Training and Technical Assistance Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and Weatherization Installation Standard Work Specifications are also welcome.
Public comments on the plan must be postmarked, emailed or received by N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s State Energy Office no later than Aug. 19.
Comments may be submitted by mail to the DEQ Weatherization Assistance Program, 1613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1613, or emailed to seo.publiccomments@deq.nc.gov, with “2026 Weatherization Comment” in the subject line.
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