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The Weatherization Assistance Program: 40 Years of Improving Homes and Lives
Overview
Watch the video celebrating 40 years of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) leading the nation in advancing technology, research, and applied scientific practices to make homes energy efficient, cost-effective, and safe for low-income residents.
Since 1976, the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has led the nation in advancing technology, research, and applied scientific practices to make homes energy efficient, cost-effective, and safe for low-income residents. The installed measures deliver substantial energy reductions and energy-cost savings for families, and the program has moved the entire home performance industry forward.
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