GHCAA seeks homes to weatherize for free

Persons falling at 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines or below qualify for this program. A family with one person living in the household with an annual income of $21,780, a two person household with an income of $29,420 annually, a three person household with an annual income of $37,060, a family of four with an income of $44,700 or a family of five with an income of $52,340 will qualify for this service.

GHCAA utilizes certified energy auditors to examine the home to determine which weatherization items are needed. Typical things done to the home include attic insulation, foundation insulation, wall insulation, clean and tune of furnaces, caulking, and weather-stripping. An average of $6500 per home is spent.

Rental properties are eligible with the landlord paying $300 of the cost of weatherizing the home. The agency has a record of decreasing air infiltration into the home by 30-40%. This results in significant savings on utility bills. The application process is very simple to complete. Contact your local GHCAA today to fill out an application.

Plans call for weatherization between 500 to 600 homes during the grant period which ends in March of 2012. Persons with questions about the program are encouraged to call Terri Henderson at 660-359-3907.