Weatherization

Weatherization Program

Home owners utilizing the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP), receive assistance in making their homes more energy efficient. During the 2007 Program Year, the Agency serviced 105 clients, in McLean and Livingston Counties.

The agency goal is to serve approximately 100 homes during the 2009 program year. Income eligible or Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) participants will receive energy related measures to make their homes more energy efficient.

How does the program work?

1. A person contacts the Local Area Agency to set an appointment for an application
2. An application is taken and the agency determines if the household is eligible
3. If approved, one of our trained staff will assess the home and conduct an energy audit, which will determine what work can be done to save the most energy
4. The work to be done on the home will be scheduled and a time will be arranged for work to begin
5. Experienced workers using a computer generated work order will perform the work with materials to be installed on your home
6. A final inspection is performed to insure all work has been perform and is complete and correct.

Energy measures include but are not limited to:

• Furnace repair and or replacement
• Attic and sidewall insulation
• Building diagnostics (air sealing)
• Window and door repair
• Compact fluorescent lighting
• Health & safety
• Energy consumption evaluation (refrigerator/freezer)

Guidelines for income eligible clients are as follows:

200% Income Guidelines for 2010 Weatherization Program
(subject to change)

For households with more than eight (8) residents, please add $623 (30 Day Income), or $7,480 (Annual Income) for each additional person

Renters may be assisted if they are eligible and the landlord agrees to the Weatherization Program terms. A landlord contribution for weatherization work is required for rental property.

For Weatherization Program information, please email: Jerald Siedlecki, Program Coordinator