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 The
Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program
provides weatherization and energy conservation
services at no cost to households below 60 percent
of Oregon statewide median income or up to 200% of
poverty level. Primary funding
for the program is from the U.S. Department of
Energy with other funds from the U.S. Department of
Health & Human Services, utility companies and the
Bonneville Power Administration.
Weatherization services can be
received by filling out an Energy Assistance
application at Community in Action for Malheur
County, and the Harney County
Senior and Community Services Center in Harney
County. (see
income guidelines).
This program is open year
round, so we encourage clients to start thinking
about weatherization services before the cold
weather hits. We are not just "people who replace
windows". We conduct diagnistic testing on
homes and install measures on homes to make them
more energy efficient and comfortable at no cost to
income eligible clients.
Eligibility Requirements / How
To Apply:
To be eligible, a household's
income must be below 60 percent of Oregon´s median
income. Income is based on all income in the
household, for all members of the household, before
payroll deductions. A qualifying household must
apply by contacting CinA
and be placed on a weatherization waiting list.
The waiting period varies,
however households with senior and disabled members,
and households with children six years of age and
under
are given priority. Once a home is scheduled for
weatherization, the applicant is contacted and an
energy audit is scheduled. An energy audit
determines the appropriate measures to be initiated
based on the existing condition of the home and the
funds available.
Completed work is inspected to ensure
quality workmanship and compliance with program
standards.
Weatherization services provided
could include:
-
ceiling, wall, and floor
insulation
-
energy related minor home
repairs
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energy conservation education
-
infiltration reduction
-
furnace repair or
replacement
-
heating duct improvements
More Information /
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