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Save Energy - Save $ - Go Green!
Save Energy and Money in Your Home
What is Weatherization? Weatherization is the installation of energy-saving equipment that improves the efficiency of home heating and cooling. It is a partnership between You—the homeowner—and this project to reduce home heating bills.
Benefits of Weatherization:
- Save Energy
- Save Money
- Permanent weatherization measures
- Receive up to $9,300 worth of energy improvements to your home
Free Infoshops to learn about energy and use it carefully
Increase home value
How the project works:
- Home visit to check furnace, insulation, windows, and doors
Determine what types of improvements are needed in your home
Takes about three hours
Step 2. Installation
Home improvements installed at no cost to you
Step 3. Energy Infoshops
- Participate in energy education workshops
- Learn about energy efficiency and ways to save energy
Step 4. Routine Maintenance
- Change furnace filters regularly
- Maintain fuel supply. Your furnace will operate better if you always keep some fuel in the tank
Possible Home Improvements (Depending on the energy audit)
- New High-Efficiency Furnace
- New Energy-Efficient Windows
- New Weather-Proof Doors
- New Hot-Water Heater
- New Insulation
- New Weatherstripping
What you need to do:
- Participate in energy ‘infoshops’
- Observe equipment maintenance guidelines
- Follow efficient energy use practices
- Pay energy bills on time
- Save money!
Our Partners
Educational Materials
 
 
Resources
Delaware Energy Information
Heating Oil Information
Energy Assistance, Affordability, and Weatherization
Energy Efficiency
Energy Consumption
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Last update: 17 January 2008
UHELP Urban Health and Environment Learning Project
408 East 8th St. Wilmington, Delaware 19801
302.658.4133 ext 324
info@urbanhelp.org
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