AL HJR773

Urges the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to work vigorously to ensure all weatherization program subgrantees receive necessary support for delivering resources to low income communities.

Recognizes that the U.S. Department of Energy designated Alabama's community action agencies as preferred subgrantees for federally supported weatherization programs under Part 440 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.

Notes that Alabama's community action agencies have over 45 years of experience providing energy assistance and related services to vulnerable populations including the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, and high energy-burden households.

Acknowledges ADECA received approximately $75 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to administer the weatherization program.

Directs ADECA to work closely with the Alabama Weatherization Association and Community Action Association of Alabama to provide training, technical assistance, and support to weatherization assistance programs and community action agencies.