The Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to reduce energy use in homes through the installation of energy-saving measures approved by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Additional measures are approved if they are necessary for the safe and effective installation of the energy-saving measures.
Weatherization services include the following:
Energy audit of the home.
This is a review of the energy efficiency of the home that includes the following:
Evaluation of the heating system.
Inspection of appliances.
Determination of air leakage.
Looking at the household’s past energy usage.
Installation of a major blower door (directed air sealing of the building shell).
Sealing of the heating system supply and return ducts.
Installation of insulation in walls, ceilings, attics and foundations.
Repair or replacement of primary windows and doors.
Cleaning, repair, tuning or replacement of heating systems.
Repair, replacement or insulation of water heaters.
Electric-baseload measures to reduce electric usage within the home, including the following:
Installation of motor controls such as variable speed drives.
Conversion of incandescent lighting to fluorescent.
Replacement of appliances such as refrigerators.
Education on the proper use and maintenance of the installed weatherization measures and ways to reduce daily energy waste.
Reissued September 26, 2011, replacing December 9, 2009