Home Weatherization Assistance Program
The goal of IMPACT's Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) is to reduce the energy consumption of low-income households to make their utility bills more affordable. HWAP provides home weatherization assistance such as housing unit inspections; attic, walls and basement insulation; blower-door testing for air leakages and heating system repairs or replacements with energy-efficient appliances to help lower home energy costs and reduce the environmental footprints of single-family homes and multi-family units. After weatherization, households heated by natural gas typically reduce space-heating consumption by an average of 24.7% and homes heated by electricity reduce usage by 13% on average. Historically, HWAP participants show a 50% increase in those ability to afford their utility bills and/or a 50% decrease in utility service disconnections. Homes without weatherization cost more money to heat and even more money to cool; they can complicate breathing conditions such as asthma and COPD. Inefficient homes can also mask undetected safety hazards. Through energy efficient improvements, safety checks and consumer education, HWAP takes a holistic approach to maximizing energy and dollar savings Services may include attic, wall and basement insulation, blower-door testing for air leakages and heating system repairs or replacements. The program also identifies and repairs health, safety and comfort-related problems common in older homes often occupied by low-income families. The program is funded by the Ohio Department of Development's Office of Energy Efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy touted Ohio as the leading Weatherization program in the country. With 1,018 homes weatherized, IMPACT was one of the leading programs in the State of Ohio and throughout the country. To sign-up for Home Weatherization services, call (614) 258-8702.
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