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Periodically, the Low-Income Weatherization
Assistance Program in Nebraska is evaluated to analyze its effectiveness
and to find ways to increase the energy and dollar savings of those receiving
the free services. Similar studies are also conducted across the nation.
Several of the most recent studies:
Nebraska Evaluation,
1993-1994 and 1994-1995
The average home weatherized during program
years 1993/94 and 1994/95 saved an average of 18.7% of total consumption
of the fuel used for heating. This resulted in an average reduction of
$126 in annual utility bills. Due to the decrease in energy use, these
homes also contributed to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. On average,
each home reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 2,297 pounds, sulfur dioxide
emissions by 0.435 pound, and nitrogen oxides by 0.706 pound.
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here for the complete study.
National Evaluation, 1996
In 1990, the U.S. Department of Energy
sponsored and Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted a comprehensive
evaluation and assessment of the Weatherization Assistance Program. This
evaluation compares and updates a 1989 study with the 1996 findings.
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here for more information about the national study.
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