Emma Hennen Director of Legislative Affairs | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Emma Hennen Director of Legislative Affairs | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office will conduct a public hearing regarding the Weatherization Assistance Program's Annual State Plan on April 17. The hearing invites public participation, either in person or online.
The Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to aid low-income and disadvantaged communities in North Carolina by helping residents conserve energy, lower utility expenses, and maintain safety in their homes.
Alongside the Annual State Plan, public comments are welcome concerning the accompanying revised Training & Technical Assistance Plan, Health & Safety Plan, and Weatherization Installation Standard Work Specifications proposed for adoption.
The public hearing details are as follows:
- Date and Time: Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 1 p.m.
- Location: DEQ Green Square Office Building, Training Room #1210, 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Options for online participation include joining via Webex using the link https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=mc11c953aa62d040e675e1b2ea9f7368c with the meeting number/access code 2420 972 6609 and meeting password NCWAP2025 (62927202 when dialing from a phone). Telephone attendance is available via +1-415-655-0003 US Toll or +1-904-900-2303 United States Toll (Jacksonville).
Attendees are informed that the hearing officer may limit comment durations to ensure ample opportunity for all speakers.
Public comments are also accepted by mail addressed to NC DEQ Weatherization Assistance Program, 1613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1613, or by email to seo.publiccomments@deq.nc.gov, using the subject line “2025 Weatherization Comment.”
The period for public comments begins on April 7, 2025, and extends until April 21, 2025. To be considered part of the hearing record, all submissions must be postmarked, emailed, or received by the State Energy Office by April 21, 2025.
For more information on the plans, visit www.deq.nc.gov/wap-hearings. Plans are also accessible for review at DEQ's regional offices.
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