Cookson Hills Community Action Weatherization Program P.O. Box 880 Stilwell, OK 74960 918-696-8723 Bill Poindexter, Director |
| What is the Weatherization Assistance Program? |
| What is the process? |
| Applications needed in Adair, Cherokee and Sequoyah Counties. Call today! |
The Cookson Hills Community Action
Agency Weatherization Program is a cost
and energy savings program for low- and
very low-income citizens. This is an
on-going program in our service area -
Adair, Cherokee and Sequoyah Counties.
Funding for this program is from the
Department of Energy and the
Department of Human Services.
Cookson Hills Community Action will
inspect the homes and make any needed
repairs to stop air leakage and conserve
energy. Our weatherization crew will also
use a computerized energy audit and
advanced diagnostic technology, such as
a blower door test, to determine the most
cost-effective measures for each home.
Examples of typical weatherization repairs
include application of caulk and weather
stripping and installing attic insulation.
Serving as the nation's core program for
delivering energy efficiency services to
low-income households, the
Weatherization Assistance Program
prioritizes the elderly, persons with
disabilities, and households with children.
Households experience energy efficiency,
financial and health and safety gains as a
result of weatherization.
Agency Weatherization Program is a cost
and energy savings program for low- and
very low-income citizens. This is an
on-going program in our service area -
Adair, Cherokee and Sequoyah Counties.
Funding for this program is from the
Department of Energy and the
Department of Human Services.
Cookson Hills Community Action will
inspect the homes and make any needed
repairs to stop air leakage and conserve
energy. Our weatherization crew will also
use a computerized energy audit and
advanced diagnostic technology, such as
a blower door test, to determine the most
cost-effective measures for each home.
Examples of typical weatherization repairs
include application of caulk and weather
stripping and installing attic insulation.
Serving as the nation's core program for
delivering energy efficiency services to
low-income households, the
Weatherization Assistance Program
prioritizes the elderly, persons with
disabilities, and households with children.
Households experience energy efficiency,
financial and health and safety gains as a
result of weatherization.
Qualify by income guidelines, complete the application, provide us with a copy of the deed to the
property (if it is a mobile home we need a copy of the title to the mobile home and a copy of the deed to
the property that it is setting on). In addition, we need proof of income (includes all household income).
Examples of proof of income include a copy of a current pay stub, bank statement (showing direct
deposit), and letters from the Department of Human Services.
property (if it is a mobile home we need a copy of the title to the mobile home and a copy of the deed to
the property that it is setting on). In addition, we need proof of income (includes all household income).
Examples of proof of income include a copy of a current pay stub, bank statement (showing direct
deposit), and letters from the Department of Human Services.
| Tips and Hints |
Whether or not you are eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program, here are some simple things
you can do to lower your energy costs at home.
you can do to lower your energy costs at home.
- Replacing your furnace filters monthly can save about 5% on your energy bill. Write the date you
change filters on the cardboard frame for reference. - Turn down the thermostat. Each degree you lower the dial in winter decreases your fuel bill an
average of 3%. Going from 72 to 68 degrees may not feel like much, but it can save you 12% on
your energy bill. - Ceiling fams can actually earn their keep. During the summer, a ceiling fan's breeze can make you
feel 5 to 10 degrees cooler. If you bump your thermostat up these 5 to 10 degrees, you can shave
15% or more off your electric bill. In winter switch the fan to reverse, and run it on low to move hot
air down from the ceiling. - Have at least one working smoke detector and test it monthly. (No, this does not save energy, but
it saves lives.)
