ADECA awards $6.3 million for weatherization assistance

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has awarded $6.3 million to help citizens in need with home energy bills. 

“High energy costs can be a significant burden on people who are already struggling to make ends meet,” said Gov. Kay Ivey. “This assistance allows Alabama families to sustainably lower energy bills while creating a safer and healthier living environment.”

Priority is given to those with disabilities, the elderly and low-income households with children. The funds were provided through the Weatherization Assistance Program.

Eligible households are given energy audits to determine what can save the most money.

See below for agencies that serve Black Belt areas.

$596,574 to Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (Autauga, Chilton, Dallas, Elmore, Macon, Perry, Russell, Shelby) www.carpdc.com (334) 262-4300.

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$607,148 to Organized Community Action Program Inc. (Bullock, Barbour, Butler, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lowndes, Pike) ocaptroy.org (334) 566-1712.

$413,151 to Community Action Agency of South Alabama (Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Marengo, Monroe, Wilcox) www.caaofsa.org (251) 626-2646.

$510,759 to Community Service Programs of West Alabama Inc. (Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa) www.cspwal.com (205) 469-0397.

$258,712 to Alabama Council on Human Relations Inc. (Lee) www.achr.com (334) 821-8336.

$327,754 to Montgomery County Commission (Montgomery) www.carpdc.com (334) 262-4300.

“The Weatherization Assistance Program benefits some of the most vulnerable residents in communities throughout the state,” said ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell. “ADECA is pleased to join Gov. Ivey in support of these grants, which will help families reduce the cost of heating and cooling their homes.”