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Problems Weatherization Solves: High Energy Bills

Energy prices are rising for Maryland households. The monthly costs that families pay can be unaffordable for those struggling to make ends meet.

Many homes are energy inefficient and waste both energy and money. If you are paying expensive electricity, gas, or oil bills, there’s good news: help is available. No cost weatherization assistance from CAC lowers energy costs

If you need help now, learn more about bill assistance. But don’t stop there—with a few additional steps today, you can make all your energy bills more affordable moving forward.

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How Weatherization Reduces Energy Bills

Weatherization makes your home more efficient in two ways:

  1. By reducing the amount of energy the appliances in your home use
    By reducing the amount of energy your home wastes

Weatherization includes repairing or replacing heating and cooling systems, hot water heaters, and lighting. These upgrades use less energy, and many of them also do a better job of keeping your home comfortable.

But a home with new or repaired appliances may not save much energy if it’s underinsulated and leaky. Insulation and air sealing keeps the air from your heating and cooling systems inside. It also blocks unwanted outdoor air from coming in.

Weatherization services from CAC result in a home that uses much less energy. The less energy you use, the lower your monthly bills will be.

How Much Can You Save By Weatherizing Your Home?

Weatherization can result in big savings! The average household that has participated in a Weatherization Assistance Program saves $283 dollars every year! Weatherization upgrades are long-lasting, so your savings will add up over the years.

Who Qualifies for Weatherization Assistance in Maryland?

Weatherization assistance is available at no cost in the state of Maryland through agencies like CAC.To qualify, you must meet certain income criteria. You can learn more about eligibility guidelines here. As one example, a family of four making $94,650 or less could receive no cost assistance. The guidelines for weatherization are different from other assistance programs that CAC offers, so even if you don’t qualify for those, you may still be eligible!

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Can You Apply for Weatherization Services from CAC Online?

If you meet the income requirements for our weatherization services, getting your application started is easy!

  1. Fill out our online intake form. The form is simple and you’ll only need to answer a few questions.
  2. We’ll receive your responses and determine whether a full application is necessary.
  3. After your application is approved, we’ll reach out to schedule an in-person home evaluation to determine the upgrades your home could benefit from.

CAC’s weatherization services are available to both homeowners and renters, so reach out today to get started!

Lower your energy bills for years to come! Call us at (410) 313-6449 or email us to learn more about CAC’s no-cost weatherization assistance.