Ivey awards grants to agencies to assist with home weatherization costs

13 agencies in Alabama were awarded at total of $2.9 million to assist elderly and low-income households with weatherization costs, including one that serves Dallas and Perry counties. 

Those with disabilities are given priorities under the state Weatherization Assistance Program in addition to low-income and elderly residents. 

“There are many Alabama residents on fixed incomes who may struggle to pay higher utility bills, especially in the hot summer months,” Ivey said. “These grants are assisting in lowering the energy bills for many of them by updating their homes to keep them cooler during the summer and warmer during the winter.”

Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission, which serves Dallas and Perry counties, was given $262,554. 

Homes that qualify under the program will be given an energy audit to see what the most cost efficient measures are, said an announcement from Ivey. 

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Improvements that can be made are "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."

The announcement stated that improvements can help with reducing fire and similar hazards. 

“ADECA stands with Gov. Ivey in helping those who need it most by utilizing the Weatherization Assistance Program,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.

“The partnerships with these community agencies ensure that many underserved residents receive improvements to their homes which in turn lowers high energy bills, particularly in the hot summer months.”