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What is Weatherization?

August 14, 2023

Are you a resident of Maryland? Did you know you might qualify for no-cost weatherization services from the Community Action Council of Howard County? Income-eligible Maryland homeowners and renters can benefit from CAC’s weatherization assistance. But many are unsure of what weatherization is and how it can help them.

What Weatherization Is (and Is Not)

Weatherization is the process of improving a building to use and waste less energy. This can mean making changes to your home that keep unwanted outdoor temperatures and air pollutants from entering. It can also mean upgrading appliances and systems in your home that are old, not working properly, or aren’t energy inefficient.

At CAC, our weatherization services include:

  • Adding or replacing attic, wall, or floor insulation
  • Air sealing cracks and holes in your home
  • Repairing or replacing old or broken heating and cooling systems
  • Repairing or replacing hot water heaters
  • Installing new energy saving light bulbs
  • Smoke and CO detector installation

Weatherization services from CAC don’t cover every kind of home improvement, however. Services that are NOT available through our Maryland weatherization assistance programs include:

  • Window and door replacement
  • Roof replacement
  • Cosmetic or aesthetic home improvements
  • Oven or stove replacement and repair

CAC offers several different home weatherization programs to fit the needs of different Maryland households. These programs include different combinations of the home upgrades we list above. 

How You Benefit from Weatherization

  1. Save Energy and Save Money

    Weatherization helps lower your energy bills. By making your home more energy efficient, you use less energy. This means you pay less in monthly heating and cooling costs.

  2. Improved Indoor Comfort

    Weatherization creates a more comfortable home to live in, preventing drafty rooms in the winter or hot upstairs in the summer.

  3. Fewer Indoor Air Pollutants

    Weatherization improves the quality of air in your home, making it a healthier and safer place to live.

These benefits come at no cost for eligible homeowners and renters in the state of Maryland. CAC’s weatherization programs help those who meet income guidelines make their homes more affordable and comfortable to live in.

How to Get Started with CAC’s No-Cost Weatherization Services

If you’ve already visited our income eligibility page, you can start to apply for weatherization assistance online. The first step is to fill out our online intake form. The form is short and quick to fill out. After you submit, we’ll let you know if a full application is necessary.

Once you’ve been approved, the next step is to schedule an energy assessment and audit. This helps determine what work your home needs. Weatherization helps Maryland residents live in more comfortable homes while reducing their energy costs.

Have more questions about CAC’s no-cost weatherization assistance? Call us at (410) 313-6440 or email us here.

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