Public Meeting and Program Review for Weatherization and Energy Assistance Programs

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Published October 10th, 2022

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced a public meeting on October 10, 2022, regarding the State Plan for the Weatherization Assistance Program. Additionally, a public review period for the Draft Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program State Plan is open from July 25 to August 12, 2022.

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What changed

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is announcing a public meeting scheduled for October 10, 2022, to gather public comments on the State of Florida's Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan, which is a requirement for federal funding requests from the U.S. Department of Energy. The DEO is also holding a public review period for the Draft Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State Plan, which opened on July 25, 2022, and will close on August 12, 2022.

Regulated entities and interested parties should note the dates for public comment and the availability of draft plans for review. Specific actions required are to obtain and review the draft plans, and to submit comments by the stated deadlines. The public meeting details, including location and teleconference information, are provided for the Weatherization Assistance Program. Information on obtaining copies of the plans and agendas is also available through contact persons at the DEO.

What to do next

Review the draft State Plan for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
Submit comments on the draft State Plan for the Weatherization Assistance Program by the public meeting on October 10, 2022.
Review the draft Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State Plan and submit comments by August 12, 2022.

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Department of Economic Opportunity

Division of Community Development

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
Date and Time: Monday, October 10, 2022, 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Location: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, 107 E. Madison Street, Room 332, MSC 400, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Teleconference Number: 850-988-5144, Conference Code: 854895507#

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: (1) Federal regulations related to the United States Department of Energy funding requests require states, such as Florida, that are applying for Weatherization Assistance Program funding to prepare a State Plan as part of the application process. Another part of this process is providing the public an opportunity to review and comment on the contents of the State Plan.

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is holding a public meeting on Monday, October 10, 2022, to receive comments regarding the State of Florida’s Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan.

A copy of the draft State Plan can be obtained by visiting http://www.floridajobs.org/community-planning-and-development/community-services/weatherization-assistance-program. It can also be requested by contacting Ms. Danielle McNair, Interim Community Program Manager, Weatherization Assistance Program, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, 107 East Madison Street, MSC 400, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4120, by phone: 850-717-8523 or email: Danielle.McNair@DEO.MyFlorida.com.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Danielle McNair, Interim Community Program Manager, Weatherization Assistance Program, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, 107 East Madison Street, MSC 400, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4120, by phone: 850-717-8523 or email: Danielle.McNair@DEO.MyFlorida.com.

APPEALS INFORMATION: If a person decides to appeal any decision of the DEO with respect to any matter considered at the public meeting, they will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least five days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Ms. Danielle McNair, Interim Community Program Manager, Weatherization Assistance Program, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, 107 East Madison Street, MSC 400, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4120, by phone: 850-717-8523 or email: Danielle.McNair@DEO.MyFlorida.com. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is holding a public review period to receive comments regarding the DRAFT Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State Plan. The public review and comment period will open at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Monday, July 25, 2022, and close at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, August 12, 2022. For more information, see Florida Administrative Register Notice: 26102620. Questions and comments can be addressed by contacting: Mr. Matt Treadwell, Community Program Manager, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, by phone at 850-717-8469 or by email at LIHEAPcomments@deo.myflorida.com.