Low-Income Weatherization Program for Multifamily (LIWP)
Overcomes barriers to serving energy efficiency to low-income communities
Program WebsiteLocation
California
Types of Programs
Renewable Energy
Building Electrification
Energy Efficiency
Eligibility
Low-income
Building Type
- Residential
AEA's Role
Program Implementation, and Technical Assistance Provider
Organization Admin
California Department of Community Services
Overview
California’s Low-Income Weatherization Program installs rooftop solar systems, solar hot water heating systems and energy efficiency measures for low-income households to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy.
Launched in early 2016, the Low-Income Weatherization Program for Mutifamily Properties (LIWP-Multifamily) is already proving to have significant impact. Properties participating in LIWP Multifamily have reduced energy usage by an average of 40%.
Impact
Program funds have been investing in disadvantaged communities
89%
Reduced GHG emissions through completed projects
179,780
Average resident savings on their energy bills
30%
Program Benefits
LIWP-Multifamily is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public heal and the environment. At least 35% of California Climate Investments are made in disadvantaged and low-income communities.