Enrollment To Open CWLP’s Home Weatherization & Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program

Beginning Friday May, 17^th at 9 a.m., City Water, Light and Power’s Energy Services Office is opening enrollment in “Helping Homes,” its home weatherization and energy efficiency program. This special assistance program helps qualifying low-income homeowners reduce their energy costs through installation of new energy-saving retrofits in their homes.

    Awarded applicants will first be scheduled for a home energy audit to determine the type and scope of retrofit for weatherization and efficiency improvements needed. These retrofits can include insulation, central air conditioner or heat pump replacement, caulking and weather-stripping, lighting upgrades and other energy-saving measures. CWLP will then specify a scope of work for the improvements to be implemented at the home at no cost to the customer. Qualified contractors approved by CWLP Energy Services will complete the work.

    This program is first-come, first-served for customers owning their homes and meeting income guidelines based on the number of occupants in the home and anticipated total household income for the upcoming 12 months. Applicants for the program must be CWLP electric customers who own and reside in the home to be weatherized. Mobile homes, apartments and rental homes do not qualify. They must meet HUD’s 2024 Part 5 definition of low income guidelines. As an example, based on 2024 guidelines, a single person household earning less than $59,150 per year may qualify.

    CWLP electric customers, meeting income and all eligibility guidelines, wishing to apply should call the Helping Homes Enrollment line at 217-789-2957 on or after Friday, May 17^th. This application line is planned to close Monday, May 20^th at 9 a.m. Callers will be prompted to leave their name, address and a contact number.  Applicants will be pre-screened for eligibility and awarded participation on a first-come, first-served basis. More info: https://www.cwlp.com/ConservationHome/ConservationInformation/HelpingHomes.aspx
Since inception of Helping Homes, 177 homes that have been retrofitted with weatherization and efficiency improvements.