TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As the summer temperatures rise, so do energy costs, but a local program can help homeowners keep their monthly energy bills low. The Weatherization Assistance Program at the Capital Area Community Action Agency provides free repairs and updates to eligible, low-income homeowners in the Capital Area.
The program hires local contractors to service homes whose owners are within 200 percent of the poverty guideline. Some of the services provided are weather stripping, caulking and other energy efficiency updates. The focus is on energy conservation and saving low-income residents money on utility costs, with the help of local contractors.
One Lanark Beach homeowner, Harriett Beach, received a new refrigerator and sun blocking screens on her windows after applying for the upgrades.
Beach was grateful for the much-needed upgrades. “I tried to make improvements myself but I just didn’t have the income to do it,” said Beach.
Raymond Driesbach, owner of Raymond Driesbach LLC, is a contractor with the Capital Area Community Action Agency. His company works with the agency to provide the energy upgrades on clients’ homes.
“I absolutely feel a sense of pride in helping my community when I see that I’ve helped people out,” said Driesbach. “Minor repairs can definitely help save energy bills and energy consumption.”
Residents who are interested in the program should visit the Capital Area Community Action Agency and have their Social Security card, driver’s license, Proof of Ownership, current utility bill and proof of income with them to fill out their application and quickly find out if they are eligible. Renters with a Permission to Enter form completed by the property owner are also eligible.
The Weatherization Assistance Program is helping low-income Floridians all over the state. For more information, contact the Capital Area Community Action Agency’s office at 850.222.2043 or visit, www.
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