WEATHERIZATION = use federal funds to improve your buildings + improve tenants' comfort + lower operating costs
Weatherization is an opportunity to use federal funds to make your residences more energy efficient and comfortable, engaging management, staff and tenants in the effort. In addition to reducing energy usage, lowering operating costs and improving quality of life, weatherization supports our national economic priorities and energy policy.
WHAT IS WEATHERIZATION?
Weatherization is the performance of repairs and improvements to buildings to make them more comfortable, increase energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. Read this fact sheet to find out what WAP funds can be used for to improve your building.
WE WILL HELP YOU THROUGH THE WEATHERIZATION PROCESS
The Network is partnering with the well-respected weatherization agency, Association for Energy Affordability in order to weatherize 2098 units of supportive housing in downstate New York over the next year. The Network is actively helping providers navigate the process from application through end of construction.
WHY WEATHERIZE NOW?
Because the funding is available. The federal stimulus plan increased New York State's WAP funding FOUR-FOLD last year to a total of $400 milion in 2009. BECAUSE THE NETWORK/AEA PARTNERSHIP HAS BEEN SO EFFECTIVE, DHCR AWARDED THE PARTNERSHIP AN ADDITIONAL $6 MILLION TO WEATHERIZE 828 MORE UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
The weatherization process can take anywhere from six to nine months from application to construction completion. Click here for a timeline and a step-by-step breakdown of the process. If your organization wants to take advantage of the current WAP funds, you should complete a weatherization application as soon as possible. Call Johanna or Ariel at the Network to find out more.
“It’s a worthwhile program --especially for older supportive housing stock: you can upgrade with minimal investment. So far the experience has been great. The Network understands us. and AEA has years of experience doing this in the city.” Ernesto Vigoreaux, Comunilife
“Bottom line: it cuts down the bills. Energy efficiency is all about saving money, saving the environment, and having a better maintained system,” Richard Pimentel, Common Ground.
