Weatherization Assistance Program

OVOs Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. Funds are used to improve the energy performance of dwellings of eligible families using the most advanced technologies and testing protocols available in the housing industry. A thorough evaluation of the structure, including the safe and efficient operation of the furnace and water heater, is included in the treatment of each home. Insulation of the attic, sidewalls, or other uninsulated areas; and cost effective air sealing of the structure.

Families receiving weatherization services see their annual energy bills reduced by an average of about $437 per year, depending on fuel prices. The dollars normally spent on utility bills can then be used for other basic needs such as food and medicine. Because the energy improvements that make up weatherization services are long lived, the savings add up over time to substantial benefits for weatherization clients and their communities, and the nation as a whole. OVO maintains a waiting list for income eligible households. A limited number of homes can be weatherized each year dependent upon funding.

To find out more information, please contact Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc. at 800-982-1232 or 812-265-5858 and ask for our Weatherization Department.