Weatherization Program

 

 

The Weatherization Program is this country’s longest running and perhaps the most successful energy efficiency program. It enables low income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. On average, weatherization reduces heating bills by 31%. By reducing the energy bills of low income families instead of offering aid, weatherization reduces dependency and liberates these funds for spending on more pressing family issues. This spending, in turn, spurs low income communities toward job growth and economic development.

 

 

Funding is provided through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in Springfield, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, and the state utility deregulation money.

 

 

For More Information

Contact The Outreach Office In The County You Reside
Or Call (618) 965-3458
E-Mail: energyassist@weeoc.org
 

 

 

Eligibility is determined by family size and household income in accordance with federal guidelines. Weatherization services are free to households that:

 

1. Are eligible for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP);

2. Have an occupant receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Aid to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD); or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

3. Are at or below the following annual income chart:

 

 

Income Chart   

Size of Family   Annual Income

1               $ 21,780

2               $ 29,420

3               $ 37,060

4               $ 44,700

5               $ 52,340

6               $ 59,980

7               $ 67,620

8               $ 75,260

 

For each household member over 8 add: $7640.00

 

Effective Date: January 15, 2011   

 

 

These figures are based on 200% of the 2011 Federal Poverty Guidelines

Published  January 15, 2011 by the

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

 

 

 

Re-weatherization Prohibition

Agencies are prohibited from weatherizing any housing unit that received

IHWAP assistance after September 30, 1994.

 

 

WX Application

Items to Bring with you  

 

1. Current Utility Bill

    (Gas and Electric)

 

2. Social Security Cards for

    Everyone in Household

 

3. Proof of Income

 

4. Proof of Ownership or

   If renting Landlord's

   Information

    

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