Services are available to clients who either rent or own their homes.
Services are also available to apartment dwellers.
Eligibility is determined by gross annual income of the household combined with other factors such as the number of people in the home, whether any members are disabled, elderly, or receive SSI benefits.
The name, age, social security numbers, gross annual income of all household members, sources of income, documentation of income, copies of utility bills and landlord information (if applicable).
The Weatherization program provides health and safety testing on all combustion appliances such as furnaces, heating stoves, water heaters and gas ranges. The program is designed to insulate and air seal your home to achieve a reduction in the utility usage, and an improvement in the comfort of your home. We concentrate on addressing the larger areas of heat loss first.
Over 5 million homes weatherized to date with Federal and leveraged funds such as state and utility monies and fuel assistance program funds.
Average primary heating savings of 23% and often 25-30%.
Favorable cost-benefit ration of 1:8.
Improved quality of life
Improves health and safety, including reducing carbon monoxide emissions and eliminating fire hazards.
Lessens the excessive financial burden of families most in need and thus the often difficult choice between food and fuel.
Helps revitalize neighborhoods and communities across the United States.
(Weatherization is not a remodeling or rehab program. Repairs are made when necessary to protect our weatherization materials. We do not replace storm windows or doors.)