The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office will hold a public hearing on March 12 to gather input on the Weatherization Assistance Program’s Annual State Plan for fiscal year 2027. The plan outlines how the program will be managed, as required by federal regulations. The public can attend the hearing in person or online.
The Weatherization Assistance Program offers free weatherization services to income-eligible households in North Carolina, aiming to save energy, lower utility bills, and improve home comfort and safety.
Comments are also being accepted on related documents: the revised Training and Technical Assistance Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and Weatherization Installation Standard Work Specifications.
Written comments may be sent by mail to the DEQ Weatherization Assistance Program at 1613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1613 or emailed to seo.publiccomments@deq.nc.gov with “2026 Weatherization Comment” in the subject line. The comment period runs from February 19 through March 18, 2026. All comments must be received or postmarked by March 18 to be included in the record.
The public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2025 at 4 p.m., at the DEQ Green Square Office Building, Training Room #1210, located at 217 West Jones Street in Raleigh. Online participation is available via Webex using Meeting Number/Access Code: 2431 610 5209 and Meeting Password: NCWAP26 (6292726 when dialing from a phone). Telephone access is provided at +1-415-655-0003 US Toll or +1-904-900-2303 United States Toll (Jacksonville).
According to the official website, DEQ supports public education and environmental compliance across North Carolina. The agency aims for science-based stewardship that promotes health and prosperity for residents statewide. Its regulatory authority covers air, land, water, and coastal environments throughout North Carolina. Services include air quality regulation, permit issuance, environmental law enforcement, waste management, and water resource oversight. As a state agency focused on protecting natural resources and environmental quality in North Carolina,DEQ maintains its central office at this same address where the hearing will take place.
Attendees should note that oral presentations during the hearing may be limited in length depending on the number of speakers.
Plans related to this hearing can be viewed at www.deq.nc.gov/wap-hearings.
