Weatherization Annual State Plan Public Hearing
The Weatherization Assistance Program will hold a public hearing on March 12 to accept public comments on the Weatherization Assistance Program’s annual state plan. The plan describes the administration of the program for fiscal year 2027, as required by federal regulations.
In addition to the annual state plan, members of the public can also comment on the accompanying revised Training & Technical Assistance Plan, Health & Safety Plan and Weatherization Installation Standard Work Specifications proposed for adoption.
The Weatherization Assistance Program saves North Carolinians energy, reduces utility bills and increases home comfort and safety. The program provides free weatherization services for income-eligible households. DEQ implements the annual Weatherization Assistance Program through a network of local providers with expertise in energy efficiency. These subgrantees provide energy efficiency services, which is either performed by internal trained crews or by subcontracting work to qualified contractors.
When: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 4 p.m.
Where: DEQ Green Square Office Building, Training Room #1210, 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Join via Webex: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=mac19e98183b3ca83823d61a1c2d85095
Meeting Number/Access Code: 2431 610 5209
Meeting Password: NCWAP26 (6292726 when dialing from a phone)
Join by telephone: +1-415-655-0003 US Toll, +1-904-900-2303 United States Toll (Jacksonville)
Open for Public Comment: February 19 - March 18, 2026
In addition to giving public comment at the public hearing, you may use the following methods to submit public comment.
Email: SEO.publiccomments@deq.nc.gov with "2026 Weatherization Comment" in the subject line.
Postal Mail:
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Weatherization Assistance Program
1613 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1613.