Weatherization isn’t just for the income-eligible

Attention Collinwood Residents, the Cleveland Energy Saves Program now gives those households that do not qualify for the Housewarming or Weatherization programs the chance to improve their homes energy efficiency. Residents should take advantage of this one-year energy efficiency program. Now you can make those updates to your home to keep you warmer. The new program offers costs incentives that were never available before.

This program is made possible through the City of Cleveland, the Cleveland Housing Network (CHN), and Cleveland Action to Support Housing (CASH). Now, any resident may take part in the benefits of increasing your homes efficiency and cutting down your utility bills.

The new Cleveland Energy Saves Program now gives residents the opportunity to:
• Low Cost energy audits ($50 a savings of over $300) to assess what needs to be done to improve their home’s efficiency and help save money on their utility bills.
• A detailed report with recommendations on upgrades the owner can make to achieve the highest level of energy savings. If the homeowner goes forward with retrofits/upgrade, the audit fee of $50 is refundable
• The improvements report, could include attic and side wall insulation, furnace replacement, programmable thermostat and new windows/doors
• Each homeowner interested in the improvements can assess what improvements will be right for them depending on the cost, incentives/rebates, and payback period. Available rebates reduce the cost of the retrofits by nearly 40 percent.
• CHN can provide technical assistance what will benefit the homeowners to receive the highest savings
• CASH will offer the opportunity to help finance the energy efficiency improvements through 2.3% interest loans for qualified homeowners

If you are interested in applying or for more information on the program, you can contact Charlie Kamen, Housing Program Manager at Northeast Shores, at 216-481-7660 ext. 31. He can further explain and refer you to the Energy Savers program representatives at CHN to get you enrolled in the program. So take advantage of this great program that any homeowner is eligible for.