Weatherization Program

(WX)

 

What is the WX Program goal?

This program is designed to help reduce heating and other energy cost for low income eligible households so that these families have the opportunity to achieve the benefits from lower energy costs, and to have warmer and safer homes. 

 

How do I apply?

The Weatherization Program can be accessed only through the Fuel Assistance program at Southwestern Community Services.  Once enrolled in those programs, eligibility will be determined.

 

Who is eligible?

·    Eligibility for the Weatherization Assistance Program is          determined by gross household income, and vulnerability to heating costs. 

·    Priority is given to the elderly, the handicapped, and households with small children. 

·    Income eligibility is the same as the Fuel Assistance Program income guidelines. 

·     We serve eligible households in Cheshire and Sullivan counties. 

·    Please note that the determination of applicant eligibility and job priority are dependent upon several factors.  These factors will impact upon the time frames for which the jobs are scheduled and completed. 

 

What can I expect from WX home inspection/program?

·    An Energy Home Assessment is performed at each site by our NH WAP certified energy auditors

·    The results will determine what energy improvements, and health & safety measures are needed. 

·    The energy auditor then writes up a job performance work order and assigns the work to our trained sub-contractors. 

·    Each completed job is inspected and tested again for final results by the energy auditor. 

·    Throughout this process, the energy auditor works closely with each family discussing what will be done on their home, the results we hope to achieve, and how they can continue saving energy through implementing energy conservation actions to their lifestyles.

 

Such measures may include attic, wall and floor insulation, air sealing materials to stop air infiltration (such as caulking, weather-stripping, door sweeps, glass replacement), installation of appropriate ventilation, and tuning, cleaning heating systems, appliances, lighting and hot water improvements.  Assistance for a furnace replacement is based on the availability of funds.

 

What else do I need to know?

 

·    The Weatherization Assistance Program operates on federal grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

·    If you are a renter, you must have landlord approval.  Please contact us for more details.

·    Program goal is to reduce their energy cost by 19-22%, improve their living conditions, and have a warmer, safer, more comfortable home.

·    A waiting list of 750 households in Cheshire & Sullivan County. On average we complete about 50-75 homes a year.

 

For more information Please call:

1-800-529-0005 or 352-7512  Ext 4246 or 4282