Weatherization
Conserving home energy usage and associated costs for income eligible renters and homeowners in Chelan and Douglas Counties.
The Weatherization program has been designed with homeowners and tenants in mind, providing energy conservation improvements on existing homes.
Potential improvements may include adding additional insulation to the attic, heating ducts, crawl spaces, sidewalls, repairing or replacing the furnace and/or water heater, repairing damaged windows and doors, adding weather stripping, and other draft reduction measures. Weatherization will reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills while keeping your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Typical Weatherization Procedures & Insulation Measures:
• Attic insulation, crawl space insulation, and whole-home air sealing
• Sealing cracks, gaps, and holes around doors, windows, pipes, and wiring that penetrate the ceiling, floor, and other areas with high potential for heat loss.
• Sealing furnace ducts. This can account for 20% of heat loss.
• Installing/replacing dryer vents, which can allow moisture and air into the home if not vented properly.
• Providing proper ventilation to the home to prevent moisture buildup.
• Installing insulation in walls, floors, and ceilings, around ducts, pipes, and water heaters, and near the foundation and sill.
Why should I Weatherize?
To lower your utility bill.
To increase your home’s energy efficiency.
To improve your indoor air quality.
To make your home more comfortable.
Do I need Weatherization?
Does your house feel cold?
Is your heating bill high?
Does your house need insulation?
Does air leak into your home from around windows and doors?
Am I Eligible?
Your residence must be located in Chelan or Douglas County.
Visit the Washington State Department of Commerce Weatherization web page and click on “Do I qualify for assistance?” to view income guidelines.