# RCW 70A.35.050: RCW 70A.35.050: Program compliance with laws and rules—Energy audit required

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S050

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.35.050
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.35.050: Program compliance with laws and rules—Energy audit required
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 35 / Section 050

## Text

(1) The department is responsible for ensuring that sponsors and weatherizing agencies comply with the state laws, the department's rules, and the sponsor's proposal in carrying out proposals. (2) Before a residence is weatherized, the department shall require that an energy audit be conducted. (3) To the greatest extent practicable and allowable under federal rules and regulations, the department shall maximize available federal low-income home energy assistance program funding for weatherization projects.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70A.35.010 RCW 70A.35.010: Legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S010.md)
- [RCW 70A.35.020 RCW 70A.35.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S020.md)
- [RCW 70A.35.030 RCW 70A.35.030: Low-income weatherization and structural rehabilitation assistance account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S030.md)
- [RCW 70A.35.040 RCW 70A.35.040: Proposals for low-income weatherization programs—Matching funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S040.md)
- [RCW 70A.35.050 RCW 70A.35.050: Program compliance with laws and rules—Energy audit required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S050.md)
- [RCW 70A.35.060 RCW 70A.35.060: Weatherization of leased or rented residences—Limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S060.md)
- [RCW 70A.35.070 RCW 70A.35.070: Payments to low-income weatherization and structural rehabilitation assistance account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S070.md)

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