05/25/2026
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is in jeopardy. WAP helps create healthier homes, lowers energy costs, and supports skilled workers serving communities in every region of the state. Losing this funding would have real consequences for vulnerable households and the workforce that delivers these critical services.
Governor Kathy Hochul, New Yorkers are counting on you. The Legislature has made its support for WAP clear—include WAP funding in the final State Budget.
New Yorkers cannot afford to lose this program.
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson Karl Brabenec
The message from the NYS Assembly Upstate Caucus is clear: the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) must be funded in the final State Budget.
We thank the Caucus members who have made WAP a budget priority and stand up for the communities, workers, seniors, and households across New York that depend on WAP every day. They recognize what is at stake if this funding is not included—families struggling with unaffordable utility bills, skilled workers losing jobs, and vulnerable households losing access to critical energy efficiency services.
Now the focus turns to Governor Kathy Hochul.
Governor Hochul: include WAP funding in the final budget and protect one of New York’s most effective energy affordability programs.
New Yorkers are counting on you.
Thank you to:
William Magnarelli
Assemblyman Al Stirpe
Assemblymember Lupardo
Harry Bronson
Assemblymember Barrett
Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara
Assemblymember Woerner
Assemblymember McDonald
Karen McMahon
Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter - 128th District
Sarah Clark - AD 136
Assemblymember Buttenschon
Anna Kelles
Assemblyman William Conrad
Demond L Meeks
Assemblymember Lunsford
Assemblymember Gabriella A. Romero
Jon Rivera
Assemblymember Cashman
Member Paula Elaine Kay
New York State Senate New York State Assembly Majority Andrea Stewart-Cousins E. Heastie
