Public Notice - Public Comment Sought for Weatherization Waiver
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10 Public Notice Public Comment Sought for Weatherization Waiver FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24 , 2025 Contact news @ dhhsncgov 919 - 855 - 4840 RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comment on the proposed Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program waiver , which will allow an increase in allotted funds available for the Weatherization Assistance Program and Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Program from 15 to 25 for the current state fiscal year The Weatherization Assistance Program and Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Program work together to improve energy efficiency , reduce utility costs and provide a healthier living environment in the homes of low - income families in North Carolina Th e waiver may be reviewed March 24 - 28 , 2025 , at the following locations • Any of the 100 county departments of social services in person or online The waiver will be posted to the county website • Online on the NCDHHS Division of Social Services website wwwncdhhsgov divisions social - services public - notices A virtual public hearing will be held on March 31 , 2025 , at 10 am , via GoTo webinar There is no cost to participate Individuals may register in advance and set a calendar reminder by going to https attendeegotowebinarcom register 5400923607500719963 For additional assistance registering for the webinar , reach out to ncfasttraining @ dhhsncgov Written comments will be accepted no later than March 31 , 2025 , by 5 pm and can be submitted at any agency where the plan was displayed Comments can also be emailed as an attachment to Jasmyne Simmons , Energy Program Consultant , at JasmyneSimmons @ dhhsncgov PageComments can also be mailed to the following address , postmarked no later than March 31 , 2025 RE LIHEAP Weatherization Waiver Comments Carla West , Division Director of Human Services NCDHHS Division of Social Services 2420 Mail S ervice Center Raleigh , NC 27699 - 2420 To review the waiver on the NCDHHS website , visit wwwncdhhsgov divisions social - services public - notices # # #Page