The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2023-WAP-CCE-0003) on the Proposed 2023 Weatherization Assistance Program Grant Application. This hearing was canceled due to technical difficulties. It will be rescheduled.

The DNREC Division of Energy and Climate is applying for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) new 2023 program funds. The mission of WAP is to reduce energy loss and consumption in the homes of low-income Delawareans, creating healthier and more comfortable homes while reducing energy bills.

This new application continues the work outlined in DNREC’s previous Weatherization Program State Plans. The new 2023 grant application requests approval to use $833,863 of new federal FY 2023 funds.

For more information and to review the documents describing the grant funding requirements contact Heather Hubbard, Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy, at 100 W. Water St, Suite 10B, Dover, DE 19904, by phone at 302-735-3352, or by email at heather.hubbard@delaware.gov.

This hearing was canceled due to technical difficulties. It will be rescheduled.

The Department will accept public comment through the close of business on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Comments will be accepted in written form via email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov, using the online form at de.gov/dnreccomments, or by U.S. mail to the address on this page.

Transcript

Public Hearing Transcript

Proposed DNREC Exhibits

2023 Weatherization Assistance Program Grant Application

Affidavits of publication of the public notice in the News Journal (Feb. 22, 2023) and the Delaware State News (Feb. 21, 2023).

The public notice as published on the DNEC website (Feb. 22, 2023).

Notice of the hearing on the State Public Meeting Calendar (March 7, 2023)