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Contact Us
(814) 486-1760
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| This service is provided to families with household income within 150% of
Federal Poverty Guidelines. Priority is given to households with children
under the age of 6 and those homes with handicapped, and/or elderly
occupants. Highly skilled staffs assess the entire household to determine
which materials cost will effectively provide a warm, energy efficient
home while insuring occupant health and safety. Clients are also provided
with information on ways in which they can control high utility costs.
Services are provided to owner occupied dwellings as well as rental
units throughout the four county service area. |
A Weatherization crew member insulating an attic. |
Mission |
| Pennsylvania's
Weatherization Assistance Program increases energy efficiency in homes
by reducing energy costs and increasing comfort while safeguarding health
and safety. Eligible applicants include low-income individuals, with
priority given to higher risk residents such as the elderly, disabled
individuals, and families with children. |
Program Services |
On-site energy audits are conducted to assess conditions in homes and to identify
the most cost-effective energy saving measures to be installed. Weatherization
services include but are not limited to:
- Blower
door guided air sealing to effectively locate and reduce air-leakage
throughout the home.
- Installation
of attic, wall, basement and crawlspace insulation and ventilation
to reduce energy loss.
- Heating system modification or replacement to increase the efficiency and/or
safety of the heating system.
- Minor
repairs, and/or health and safety measures are provided (when necessary)
to allow the safe and effective installation of the weatherization
measures.
- Client education on the proper use and maintenance of the installed weatherization measures and ways to reduce energy waste everyday.
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