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Weatherization

Save money by reducing your energy and heating costs. Review the following links for tips & resources.

Energy saving tips for heating, insulating, lighting and using appliances in your home.

Quick Energy Savings Tips

  • Take shorter showers
  • Repair leaky faucets
  • Keep bedroom doors closed
  • Use lids to cover pots when cooking
  • Wash clothes in cold water
  • Turn the temperature down on your thermostat.
  • Make sure furniture, carpeting and drapes don’t block baseboard heaters and radiators.
  • Swap out incandescent light bulbs for energy saving fluorescents.
  • Insulate your attic and install weather stripping and caulk around windows and doors.
  • Insulate water pipes, water heaters, and duct work.
  • Insulate your water heater
  • Replace furnace filters and have your heating system cleaned annually.
  • Seal off unused fireplaces
  • Give your home an energy check up
 

Financial assistance for low-income families for home weatherization and energy-related repairs.