Low-Income Weatherization Program

Impact Report & Advocacy Alert

The Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP) for Multifamily is one of the longest running home electrification programs in the state. First funded in 2014, LIWP Multifamily has helped 12,746 households living in 200 affordable housing properties across California significantly lower their utility costs while helping the state meet its climate goals. 

LIWP’s latest impact report shows that residents save on average 30% on their energy bill, which is even more important today than it was in 2024 as rate increases have resulted in more low-income households becoming even more energy burdened. On average, participating properties save nearly 50% on energy, furthering their long term viability and affordability. 

LIWP Multifamily has two unique features that result in it being one of the state’s most successful decarbonization programs:

*It provides flexible funding supporting a mix of efficiency and electrification measures, including solar PV. In contrast to many programs that focus on incentivizing specific measures, LIWP offers a wide variety of incentives and can bridge funding gaps to enhance rental units and common areas.

*It offers comprehensive, no cost technical assistance. While other programs include a similar offering, LIWP’s technical assistance is all-encompassing: helping plan the entire project including layering other funding sources together to cover as much of the project cost as possible.

LIWP’s latest impact report showcases the program's many successes and benefits to both people and climate. As California adapts to a changing climate and renters struggle with high utility costs, it is imperative that the Legislature and Governor continue funding for LIWP Multifamily in 2025 and beyond.

The California Housing Partnership creates and preserves affordable and sustainable homes for Californians with low incomes by providing expert financial and policy solutions to nonprofit and public partners. Since 1988, the Partnership's on-the-ground technical assistance, applied research, and legislative leadership has leveraged $37 billion in private and public financing to preserve and create more than 96,000 affordable homes. 

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