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Housing |
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Weatherization |
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The
Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to reduce the impact of high
home energy costs for low-income residents. It helps to create a healthier,
less drafty environment for people, especially the disabled, very young and
elderly. The program also helps to lower state and national energy
consumption, including the use of imported fuel. Lowering energy consumption
helps reduce pollution levels associated with the burning of fossil fuels. Services
are free of charge to clients who meet income eligibility guidelines.
Low-income renters (with property owner approval) and homeowners are
eligible. Owners of multi-unit and rental property will be asked to share some
of the cost. No home may be weatherized more than once. The
work to be done is determined by an on-site energy audit of the home. Some
typical Weatherization work that may be performed on your home includes: ·
Insulating
the attic, walls, floors and exposed pipes. ·
Tuning-up,
repairing, if necessary, replacing the furnace or heating unit. ·
Eliminating
air infiltration by weather-stripping and caulking around doors and windows. ·
Focusing
on energy-related health and safety issues while performing all work. ·
Providing
instructions on the care of the Weatherization materials and simple,
low-cost/no-cost tips on how to save even more energy and money after the
Weatherization materials have been installed. ·
Health
and safety issues are a primary concern of the program and are one of the
reasons why each home must be inspected and tested. Renter/Landlord
Agreement Form Site pages maintained by EMAA community action people. |
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