Uncertain Quality, Energy Savings, and Future Production Hamper the Weatherization Program.
Abstract
The Department of Energy's Low-Income Weatherization Program could reduce the energy bills of about 12 million low-income households and affect the Federal fuel assistance program. Although weatherization production has increased recently, the outlook for maintaining the higher level beyond 1981 is doubtful because: the higher production was sustained by a large carryover of unspent funds from prior years; the cost per unit will likely increase due to more reliance on contract services; and 1982 budget proposals will affect production and unit costs. The program has also been hampered by poor workmanship, inadequate data on energy savings, and inadequate financial management and program monitoring at the Federal, State, and local levels. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 26, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA108457
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office