Help Us Weatherize Rural America
Weatherization—making your home more energy efficient with upgrades like proper insulation or sealing air leaks —can save you an average of $358 a year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).While most people would like to save energy dollars by making their homes more efficient, not everyone can afford these improvements.

As a result of the federal stimulus package, DOE’s Weatherization Assistance Program is expanding with the goal of weatherizing 1 million low income homes per year. The program provides funding for the purchase and installation of energy-saving measures such as:
• Sealing air leaks with insulation, caulking, and weather stripping
• Installation of ventilation fans
• Repairing leaky duct systems
• Repairing and/or replacing inefficient or unsafe heating systems
• Installation of energy-efficient lighting

To take advantage of this program, you must call the agency on aging in your area and indicate your interest in applying for assistance. Eligibility is based on income level and the number of family members living in the home for which the assistance is sought.

For Richmond, Lancaster, Northumberland and Westmoreland Counties contact:
Bay Aging, Inc. 804-758-2386 extension 13 Robin Jones or extension 20 Catrina Paige.

For King George and Stafford Counties contact:
Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (540) 371-3375  Janie Wampler