SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Department of Community Services and Development announced they will be holding a remote public hearing to gather input and comments on the Draft 2026 State Plan for the U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program for Low Income Persons (DOE WAP).

Officials say the hearing is scheduled for August 28 at 10 a.m. and will be conducted online via Zoom.

The hearing is open to the public, and attendees can register at https://csd-ca.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/xPFG8521Tb67EB8dSanzRQ.

There will be an opportunity to provide public comment during the hearing.

A copy of the Draft 2026 DOE WAP State Plan is available on CSD’s website at https://csd.ca.gov/Pages/Notice-of-Public-Hearing-Draft-2026-DOE-WAP-State-Plan.aspx.

The plan outlines how the weatherization program will assist low-income residents.

Any individuals who require special assistance in order to participate in the hearing due to a disability may request accommodations by contacting CSD at (916) 576-7109.

Requests should be made 5 working days in advance whenever possible.

Under the California Health and Human Services Agency, the CSD’s mission is to improve the economic security of vulnerable Californians through programs and partnerships that support the state’s diverse communities.