Weatherization Program
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program was created by Congress in 1976 under Title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act. The purpose of the Program is to increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by low-income persons.
Wisconsin’s Weatherization Program, implemented by Project Home's professional crews, offers the following services: adding attic, wall and box sill insulation, sealing bypasses (where pipes, chimneys etc. pass through floors and walls), wrapping pipes, replacing inefficient refrigerators, freezers, furnaces, boilers, and hot water heaters, installing energy efficient fluorescent lighting, and water saving showerheads. The services received depend on the results of a thorough energy audit, and must contribute to a significant reduction in energy loss. Customers tell us their energy bills go down significantly after receiving Project Home's work.
INCOME GUIDELINES FOR THE 2010-2011 HEATING SEASON
You may also qualify if your total household income for the last three months falls at or below 60% of State Median Income.
Size of Family | One Month | Three Month | Annual Income |
1 | $2,047.33 | $6,142.00 | $24,568.00 |
2 | 2,677.33 | 8,032.00 | 32,128.00 |
3 | 3,307.00 | 9,921.00 | 39,684.00 |
4 | 3,937.00 | 11,811.00 | 47,244.00 |
5 | 4,567.00 | 13,701.00 | 54,804.00 |
6 | 5,197.00 | 15,591.00 | 62,364.00 |
7 | 5,315.00 | 15,945.00 | 62,780.00 |
8 | 5,433.33 | 16,300.00 | 65,200.00 |
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must be a homeowner or renter in Dane or Green County.
- Must have received Energy Assistance in the past 12 months at your current address.
If you don't have Energy Assistance and want to apply:
- In Dane County, call Energy Services, Inc. at 608-267-8601 and make an appointment.
- In Green County, call Green County Human Services at 608-328-9393.
To determine if you need weatherization and you live in Dane or Green County:
- Call Project Home at 608-246-3737.
- Click on the Program Interest Form at the side menu. An Intake Specialist will contact you for further information.
If you live outside of Dane and Green County:
Refer to the Home Energy Plus webpage http://www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov/ to find the agency serving your county.
What Happens if I Qualify?
The process of receiving Weatherization Services can take anywhere from two months to one year.
Click here for the step-by-step Weatherization Program Process.