Weatherization
October 30th marks annual Weatherization Day; Northwest Community Action celebrates making homes more healthy and energy efficient
ST PAUL, MINN. - October 30, 2020 marks Weatherization Day in Minnesota and across the U.S.
The Weatherization Assistance Program, the nation's largest residential energy efficiency program, was initiated by the U.S. Department of Energy in 1976 to help states and communities assist low-income families in having more energy-efficient, safe, and healthy homes.
The average American family spends more than $1,740 annually on utility bills, with some low-income families in Minnesota seeing an energy burden of 20-25 percent of their income. The Weatherization Assistance Program, using federal, state, local, and private dollars, benefits households and communities across the nation by providing cost-effective, energy efficient modifications to homes, including insulation upgrades and more, occupied by eligible low-income Americans.
Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce in cooperation with the network of local service providers, community action agencies, non-profit organizations and tribal and local governments serving the entire state, this program has reduced the energy costs by an average of 15 percent in more than 49,000 homes since 2005, positively impacting more than 135,000 Minnesotans.
ST PAUL, MINN. - October 30, 2020 marks Weatherization Day in Minnesota and across the U.S.
The Weatherization Assistance Program, the nation's largest residential energy efficiency program, was initiated by the U.S. Department of Energy in 1976 to help states and communities assist low-income families in having more energy-efficient, safe, and healthy homes.
The average American family spends more than $1,740 annually on utility bills, with some low-income families in Minnesota seeing an energy burden of 20-25 percent of their income. The Weatherization Assistance Program, using federal, state, local, and private dollars, benefits households and communities across the nation by providing cost-effective, energy efficient modifications to homes, including insulation upgrades and more, occupied by eligible low-income Americans.
Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce in cooperation with the network of local service providers, community action agencies, non-profit organizations and tribal and local governments serving the entire state, this program has reduced the energy costs by an average of 15 percent in more than 49,000 homes since 2005, positively impacting more than 135,000 Minnesotans.
Weatherization
Weatherization Program Based on income guidelines, households may qualify for assistance in winterizing their home. Such projects could include insulating, weather-stripping, caulking, or repairing windows, in order to reduce fuel costs, increase furnace efficiency and air infiltration, in addition to maintaining the healthy air quality, and carbon monoxide levels.
Weatherization Program Based on income guidelines, households may qualify for assistance in winterizing their home. Such projects could include insulating, weather-stripping, caulking, or repairing windows, in order to reduce fuel costs, increase furnace efficiency and air infiltration, in addition to maintaining the healthy air quality, and carbon monoxide levels.
North Star Electric Conservation Improvement Program
Based on income guidelines, North Star Electric customers may qualify for assistance with refrigerators and energy efficient equipment such as: shower heads, CFL light bulbs, faucet aerators, etc. Weatherization work may also be performed.
P.K.M. Electric Conservation Improvement Program
Based on income guidelines, P.K.M. Electric customers may qualify for assistance with refrigerators and energy efficient equipment such as: shower heads, CFL light bulbs, faucet aerators, etc. Weatherization work may also be performed.
Red Lake Electric Conservation Improvement Program
Based on income guidelines, Red lake Electric customers may qualify for assistance with refrigerators and energy efficient equipment such as: shower heads, CFL light bulbs, faucet aerators, etc. Weatherization work may also be performed.
City of Roseau Conservation Improvement Program
Based on income guidelines, City of Roseau customers may qualify for assistance with refrigerators and energy efficient equipment such as: shower heads, CFL light bulbs, faucet aerators, etc. Weatherization work may also be performed.
Roseau Electric Conservation Improvement Program
Based on income guidelines, Roseau Electric Electric customers may qualify for assistance with refrigerators and energy efficient equipment such as: shower heads, CFL light bulbs, faucet aerators, etc. Weatherization work may also be performed.
