Summary
THE PURPOSE OF THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF DWELLINGS OWNED AND OCCUPIED BY LOW-INCOME PERSONS, REDUCE THEIR TOTAL RESIDENTIAL EXPENDITURES, AND IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY. THE PRIORITY POPULATION FOR THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS PERSONS WHO ARE PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE SUCH AS THE ELDERLY, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, HIGH RESIDENTIAL ENERGY USERS, AND HOUSEHOLDS WITH HIGH-ENERGY BURDEN.
