The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has granted more than $5.8 million to weatherize homes for low-income households in an effort to lower energy costs.
“A change in the weather can lead to a spike in home heating or cooling costs, forcing many to make difficult decisions about how to use their limited funds,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “These grants will help low-income households make upgrades that will significantly reduce heating and cooling bills.”
Eligible households are given energy audits to determine what can save the most money, said a recent announcement from ADECA, which added that common improvements include "installing extra insulation in the attic, walls and floor; sealing air leaks around doors and windows; repairs or tune-ups for air conditioning and heating units; and replacing incandescent light bulbs with high-efficiency bulbs."
Priority is given to those who are disabled, elderly and low-income households with children.
See below for agencies serving the Black Belt that benefited from the grants:
$522,754 to Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (Macon, Russell, Elmore, Autauga, Chilton, Shelby, Dallas, Perry) www.carpdc.com (334) 262-4300.
$558,584 to Organized Community Action Program Inc. (Bullock, Barbour, Butler, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lowndes, Pike) (334) 566-1712
$582,562 to Mobile Community Action Inc. (Mobile, Washington, Choctaw) www.mcamobile.org (251) 457-5700
$387,054 to Community Action Agency of South Alabama (Baldwin, Clarke, Escambia, Conecuh, Monroe, Marengo, Wilcox) www.caaofsa.org (251) 626-2646
$398,061 to Community Service Programs of West Alabama Inc. (Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Pickens, Lamar, Sumter, Tuscaloosa) www.cspwal.com (205) 469-0397
$351,447 to Montgomery County Commission (Montgomery) www.carpdc.com (334) 262-4300
“Making a home more energy efficient is a lasting solution to lower utility bills,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in support of these local agencies that assist families with long-term improvements that make a big difference in monthly energy bills.”
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