NC Department of Environmental Quality, State Energy Office NC Weatherization Assistance Program PUBLIC HEARING FOR NC WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ANNUAL STATE PLAN The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) will conduct a public hearing on Aug. 17 to accept comments on the NC Weatherization Assistance Program's proposed Annual State Plan. The plan describes the administration of the program for Fiscal Year 2027, as required by federal regulations. DEQ will also receive comments on the accompanying Training and Technical Assistance Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and Weatherization Installation Standard Work Specifications. The Weatherization Assistance Program saves North Carolinians energy, reduces utility bills and increases home comfort and safety. The program provides free weatherization services for income-eligible households. Members of the public are invited to join in person at the DEQ Green Square Office Building, 217 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27603, or online. For information on how to join virtually via Webex and access associated documentation, please visit: www.deq.nc.gov/wap-hearings. Public comments can also be mailed to the DEQ Weatherization Assistance Program, 1613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1613, or emailed to seo.publiccomments@deq.nc.gov, with "2026 Weatherization Comment" in the subject line. The public comment period is open beginning Aug. 5, 2026, through Aug. 19, 2026. To be included in the hearing record, all comments must be postmarked, emailed or received by SEO (if delivered in person) no later than Aug. 19, 2026. IPL0363134 Aug 5 2026