ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM
Families with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines or those receiving cash assistance payments under Work First or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are eligible for weatherization services. More than 3,000 North Carolina families benefit from the program annually.
WHAT IS THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?
The North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to deliver energy efficiency service to low-income households.
WHO BENEFITS FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?
The program targets families with incomes below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (see chart below for details). Households receiving TANF, and households that include at least one member who receives SSI are automatically eligible regardless of household income. The Weatherization Program prioritizes eligible families, serving the elderly, people with disabilities and families with children first. Over 3,500 households are served annually at an average cost of approximately $2,500 per household for material and labor.
WEATHERIZATION SERVICES
Each household is visited by an energy auditor who determines which conservation measures will be most effective for this specific unit. There are several conservation measures, which may be installed based upon their ability to save energy.
Elements
It is important that we concentrate our efforts on measures that are the most cost effective; those that help keep the operating cost of our program down.
ELIGIBLE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES
Air Sealing
Attic Insulation
Wall Insulation
Floor Insulation
Seal and Insulate Ducts
Heating/Cooling System Measures
YOU MAY QUALIFY AND NOT EVEN KNOW IT. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO OWN YOUR HOME TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES.
