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• Link here to the overview page:  Weatherization, Weatherization - USA, Weatherization - Princeton, NJ

Scope of the Problem  factual statements on the extent of the problem in the past, current, or future

Past Policy  key legislation and milestones including significant policy and funding shifts, major studies, etc.

Current Policy  summary of current policies in the form of legislation, programs, and funding

• State of New Jersey
• Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP): 
• Description: Assist elderly, handicapped and low-income persons in weatherizing their homes, improving their heating system efficiency and conserving energy.
• Assistance Provided To: Low-income occupants (at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level); community-based agencies assisting low-income occupied dwelling units.
• Type of Assistance: Financial-Grants.
• Funding Source: U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (LIHEAP) and U. S. Department of Energy (DOE).
• Award Period: October 1 to September 30; April 1 to March 31.
• Procedure for Applying: Submission of an application to a designated community-based agency.
• Program Criteria: How Funds are Distributed in New Jersey
  Total Stimulus Appropriation: $5,000,000,000
  New Jersey Weatherization: $118.82 million for program distribution and administration; including approximately $22.8 million for training and technical assistance.
  Allocation Method: New Jersey received its share based on a federal formula
  Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
•  Source: http://www.nj.gov/recovery/programs/wap.html
• New Jersey Home Energy Programs 2012 Application
• New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program Evaluation:  The purpose of this research was to furnish the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and the New Jersey Clean Energy Council with detailed documentation of the existing weatherization programs in New Jersey and estimates of the usage reduction impacts of the NJ WAP. The analysis addressed the differences and similarities between the program models and the rationale for each program’s design. The evaluation also provided impact results for two agencies that provide WAP services in New Jersey. This information was designed to help the BPU and the Clean Energy Council assess which model might be most appropriate for a ratepayer-funded low-income usage reduction program.

Key Organizations/Individuals   contacts for public and private organizations and key individuals

• Government
• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources: Mission: “To strengthen and revitalize communities through the delivery of affordable housing, supportive services and the provision of financial and technical assistance to communities, local government and community based organizations.” 
• Angie Armand, Contact for Weatherization Assistance Program
• phone (609) 633-6184 or 609-984-1947
• email Angie.armand@dca.state.nj.us 
• New Jersey Board of Public Utilities: The Board of Public Utilities is a regulatory authority with a statutory mandate to ensure safe, adequate, and proper utility services at reasonable rates for customers in New Jersey. Accordingly, the NJBPU regulates critical services such as natural gas, electricity, water and telecommunications and cable television. The Board addresses issues of consumer protection, energy reform, deregulation of energy and telecommunications services and the restructuring of utility rates to encourage energy conservation and competitive pricing in the industry. The Board also has responsibility for monitoring utility service and responding to consumer complaints.