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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ACCEPTANCE OF COMMENTS

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) State Plan 2022-2023

Notice is hereby given that the Arkansas Energy Office, part of the Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment, will hold a virtual public hearing Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., to accept comments on its 2022-2023 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) State Plan.

To gain access to the virtual hearing, contact Diane Bowen at (501) 682-7379.

Click here to view the WAP State Plan. Click here to view Health and Safety Plan

Written comments may be submitted by email, with the subject line “WAP State Plan,” to energyinfo@adeq.state.ar.us; by mail or delivery to Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment, Arkansas Energy Office, 5301 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118-5317; or by fax to (501) 682-0880. Written comments will be accepted June 20, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (postmark date).

LIHWAP Launches!

Applicant Information

You now may apply for the new Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). This emergency assistance program allows Arkansas residents who have had their water shut-off—or who are at risk for that happening—to apply for a one-time payment of up to $2,000 on their water and wastewater bills. To apply or learn more about eligibility requirements, visit ArkansasLIHWAP.com or call 888.985.6441.

Utilities Information

LIHWAP payments are made directly to enrolled water and wastewater utilities. Utilities may start the LIHWAP enrollment process by completing this short form. To receive LIHWAP payments on behalf of customers, water and wastewater utilities must be enrolled in the program.