No cost weatherization measures for income qualified households.

The Center for Planning Excellence is assisting income qualified Louisiana residents with applying for free home weatherization administered through the louisiana housing corporation.

Home weatherization improves heating and cooling efficiency your home at no cost. The process is tailored to each house for maximum cost savings with a goal to reduce energy costs and improve the comfort level, air quality, health and safetyof household members.

Cost-effective efficiency improvements can reduce energy consumption in low-income households by 13% to 31%. Lower income households tend to carry a larger burden of energy costs, typically spending 13.9% of total annual income, compared to 3% for non low-income households. Implementing cost-effective energy efficiency measures can help to reduce high energy burdens for households, freeing up money for other vital budget items. U.S. Department of Energy

Benefits for renters:

  • Renters can save money on energy bills, improve air quality, and health and safety

Benefits for homeowners:

  • Make your home more resilient to climate change

  • Weatherization installs the latest energy saving measures that older homes may not have

The home weatherization process takes 3-4 weeks.

  1. Once approved, there will be a pre-inspection of the home (weatherization crews use computerized energy audits and diagnostic equipment to determine existing conditions-- average 1-2 hours at home)

  2. A report on collected data is collected to determine the most cost-effective measures for each home

  3. A work order is released for the contractor to service you home

  4. Post-inspection (review work and ensure satisfaction)

  • Installing insulation in the walls and attics (two-part foam insulation)

  • Sealing and repairing ductwork

  • Tuning and repairing heating and cooling units

  • Sealing windows, or replacing missing window panes

  • Replacing or installing LED light bulbs, AC filters, shower heads, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors

  • Blanket wrapping water heaters

  • Repairing, replacing or installing kitchen hood vents

  • Replacing refrigerators (low percentage of applicants)

  • Installing AC window units

The Weatherization Assistance Program is free to those who qualify. Review the income Eligibility Chart to see if you are eligible.

The following documents are required to submit a Home Weatherization Application. Please make copies of each document and include with your application (If you are unable to provide each document, submit your application with the documents you have and a weatherization service provider case worker will follow up with you to complete your application). Please note that incomplete applications will cause delays.

  • Completed application with all required signatures

  • Copy of picture ID for any household member over 18 years

  • Copy of social security cards for all household members

  • Copy of most recent gas or electric bill

  • Proof of income for all household members over 18 years. This may include:

    • Last four paystubs,

    • Retirement documentation

    • Disability documentation

    • Or most recent social security award letter

  • If there is no income in the household, a Zero Income Statement Form must be completed (this form is provided in the application).

  • Renters: Completed Lessor/Owner Agreement form (form included in application) and copy of the lease

  • Homeowners: Proof of home ownership