WEATHERIZATION
CAP’s Weatherization Program weatherizes income-qualified homes identified by the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). WHEAP provides CAP with a referral list of qualified homes for eventual follow-up to determine owner/tenant interest in participating in the program.
Annual energy costs of some of these homes exceed $3,000, and all are occupied by low-income families. High energy consuming homes weatherized in 2007 showed that weatherization reduced the annual energy usage of these homes by an average of 30 percent and as much as 50 percent.
Energy savings are achieved by: installing attic, wall, crawl space, water heater and hot water pipe insulation; sealing air leaks into the home; and, installing low-flow shower heads, faucet aerators and energy-efficient light bulbs in every home. Based upon the projected energy savings, furnaces, refrigerators and freezers may also be replaced.
To be eligible, homeowners or renters must qualify for and receive Energy Assistance. Priority for weatherization of these homes is determined by the state. Homeowners, whose annual income is at or below 60 percent of Wisconsin State Median Income, receive weatherization services at no cost. Landlords whose tenant’s annual income is at or below 60 percent of Wisconsin State Median Income and pay the heating bill also receive this service at no cost to the landlord. If the tenant’s heat is included with the rent, there is a nominal 15% fee of the actual cost of the project that is charged to the property owner.
| Contact information for Wisconsin Energy Assistance Program offices or for NO Heat Emergencies |
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| Marquette County 1925 59rh Street Kenosha, WI 53140 (262) 657-2170 |
Portage County 1224 Strongs Ave Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 344-5999 |
| Waupaca County 644 Hillcrest Dr. Ste. 4 Waupaca, WI 54981 (715) 258-6820 |
Waushara County 717 W. Main St. Wautoma, WI 54982 (920) 787-1830 |
Homeowners who do not qualify for Energy Assistance may qualify for other programs through Focus on Energy. For more information they may be contacted through their website at:focusonenergy.com or by calling 800-762-7077.
Click on Home Energy + for income guidelines and more information on Weatherization programs.
CAP Services provides weatherization services in Marquette, Portage, Waupaca and Waushara counties and has weatherized more than 9,500 homes since 1976.
For additional information, contact:
Housing Program Specialist
715-343-7164
cap.weatherization@capmail.org
