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 In order to reduce poverty in its community, a Community Action Agency works to better focus available local, state, private and federal resources to assist low-income individuals and families to acquire useful skills and knowledge, gain access to new opportunities and achieve economic self-sufficiency. |
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Weatherization Assistance Program
Weatherization Program Office The Weatherization Assistance Program at Springfield Partners for Community Action has been helping low-income Hampden county families for the past 25 years. Weatherization assistance provides home insulation and energy assistance to low-income and elderly renters and homeowners in Hampden County. Last year we served more than 1,000 families and homes with weatherization services resulting in lower utility bills for those families. These services reduce average annual energy costs by $218 per household that number will surely increase given the rising cost of oil. We work with all the local utilities to provide various weatherization services to low-income families. Bay State Gas has a program that helps with heating and insulation needs to low-income families that is referred to as their Partners in Energy Program. Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO) has an Energy Savings Program (ESP) that installs energy efficient lighting, insulation, and even replaces inefficient refrigerators with a much more energy efficient unit. National Grid operates an Appliance Management Program this educates renters and homeowners about electrical use and various ways to save energy and money on their electric bill. Our Energy Auditors are highly trained through various state programs and utility funded workshops. These measures are designed to improve the energy efficiency of homes and to help ensure the health and safety of the occupants. This is a year-round program is free and available to both tenants and homeowners. To qualify for WAP, clients must first register for fuel assistance with local Fuel Assistance Agencies be approved and must meet the income guideline 200% of poverty. Eligibility Guidelines For more information on Weatherization (WAP) services or if you would like to apply and you meet all the guidelines and qualification Click Here. To view our Energy Conservation Presentation Click Here. To find rebates and special offers from Energy Star Partners located near you, please visit www.energystar.gov. |
