Longs Peak Energy Conservation announces 2009/2010 Weatherization Program

ARRA (stimulus funding) has opened up 900 slots for home weatherization in Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin,and Larimer Counties.

Longs Peak Energy Conservation provides weatherization of houses, mobile homes, and units up to a 5-plex. The organization serves both homeowners and renters.

Weatherization may include a new 90% efficient furnace, a new refrigerator, insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and/or an energy audit, up to $6,500 in improvements (depending on structural need.) The benefits of weatherization are many, and include the possibility to save approximately $400 per heating season after weatherization

Automatic qualifiers include receipients of Medicaid, OAP (Old Age Pension), AND (Aid to Needy and Disabled), SSI (Supplemental Security Income), TANF, and LEAP. Recipients must show proof of legal residency.

One can also qualify by income at 200% of federal poverty limit. To find out if you qualify for free weatherization, call Carlene Hatch at 1-800-200-9006 or 720-864-6418 to see if the address is qualified. Note that if you move to new address, your new home can be re-weatherized.