The Virgin Islands Energy Office is proud to announce that the Weatherization Assistance Program will begin accepting applications starting March 1.
The program’s goal is to help Virgin Islanders struggling to make ends meet spend less on their utility bills by improving the energy efficiency of their homes. Through the program eligible residents can have their inefficient appliances and fixtures retrofitted or replaced at no cost.
WAP is designed to help low income families invest in next generation appliances and smart solutions. These proven products have been rigorously tested to ensure that they use less energy and other valuable resources to produce similar or improved results to the items they are replacing. The program places a priority on easing the burden that households struggling to make ends meet face as they support elderly, disabled, or minor dependents; placing them at the front of the line for resource distribution.
For the 2026-2029 WAP funding cycle the maximum household income limits have been adjusted, meaning that now a family of four with a combined income of $82,000, or a family of three cumulatively earning $68,000 are eligible for WAP benefits. To apply for the WAP program please visit VIEO at our St. Croix or St. Thomas headquarters located at #2 Estate Carlton and the Nisky Center respectively and pickup an application. Once completed the applications can be turned into VIEO staff. To learn more about WAP please visit energy.vi.gov/wap and find out how the program can help you.
