Increase The Energy Efficiency of Your Home

The Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) is a NO-COST energy assistance program designed to increase the energy efficiency of homes owned or occupied by income-eligible Ohioans. HWAP is federally funded by the U.S. Departments of Energy and Health and Human Services and administered in Ohio by the Ohio Development Services Agency.

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Counties:

• Franklin, Lorain, and Richland.

Includes:

• Energy inspection to determine which cost-effective weatherization services can be installed.
• Safety inspection on the gas appliances such as the furnace, stove, and water heater.
• May also include attic, sidewall and floor insulation, duct and air sealing, and tune-up or replacement of inefficient furnaces and water heaters.

Requirements:

• 200% of the federal poverty guidelines or below.
• Must have a furnace and fuel service must be active.
• If the furnace uses fuel oil, the household must have at least a 3 month supply on hand.
• Home owner or renter (Landlord authorization required).
• No major roof leaks, excessive mold, standing water, or other issues that would prevent safe, effective insulation.
• All work must be determined to be cost-effective by the comprehensive National Energy Audit Tool (NEAT).

To Apply:

• Check box #14 on your HEAP application
• Call our office at (614) 861-7992 in Franklin County or (419) 774-0457 in Richland County or (419) 660-9413 in Lorain County
• Click for more information from the Ohio Development Services Agency