Winterization grants were created to help low-income individuals.
With the increasing costs of home heating oil and other means of heating our homes, one area where our energy costs can be reduced is by properly weatherizing our homes to make them more energy efficient. The good news for low-income homeowners is that winterization grants are available through specific state offices.
Alaska Community Development Corporation
Funded by the Department of Energy, the Alaskan weatherization assistance program has allowed thousands of residents of Alaska to upgrade their home energy-efficiency for free. You can contact the weatherization program manager at (907) 330-8192 or (907) 452-8251 for an application and income guidelines.
Recharge Colorado
The Colorado Weatherization Program offers eligible residents the ability to save money on their energy bills by implementing energy-efficiency measures. The improvements can include a free energy audit, insulation for the attic and walls, installation of new windows and doors or a furnace replacement if it is needed. You can contact them for an application and income requirements at (800) 462-0184.
Connecticut Weatherization Program
Connecticut Department of Social Services administers the weatherization and energy assistance programs in Connecticut. The assistance is provided free to low-income residents of Connecticut to help pay for heating bills as well as conservation measures. You can call them at (800) 842-1508 for an application and income guidelines.
Idaho Community Action Program
The Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho provides for Idaho Weatherization assistance. It provides health, safety and repair assistance to homes in need of a weatherization upgrade. Priority is given to low-income families and the elderly. You can contact them at (877) 375-7382.
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