APS Energy Wise Low Income Weatherization Program

The APS Energy Wise Low Income Weatherization Program is administered by Community Action Agencies located in APS’ service territory. These agencies provide a variety of weatherization services designed to help you save energy and increase the comfort level in your home.

The Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program* has the primary mission of reducing the fuel or electricity expense for space heating, space cooling, and water heating for income-eligible households, while improving the health and safety of the dwelling's occupants.

Low income families and individuals typically spend a higher percentage of their annual income for energy to heat, cool, and run appliances in their homes. The Weatherization Assistance Program was established to help low income families and individuals decrease their home energy costs and to be attentive to energy-related health and safety issues in the home. The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provide funding for the Weatherization Program.

What’s Done?

1. Adding thermal insulation to the residential building envelope, most typically attic insulation.
2. Shading sun-exposed windows, primarily for houses using central refrigeration cooling. 
3. Implementing air leak control measures to reduce excessive infiltration of outside air.
4. Testing, tuning and maintaining heating and cooling equipment.
5. Reducing duct leakage where heating and central refrigerated air is distributed by a forced air system.
6. Installing low-flow showerheads and other general energy and water efficiency measures.
7. Other energy conservation improvements as identified by the home energy auditor

To qualify for this program, your household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Low Income guidelines. To find out if you or someone you know is eligible, please contact your local Community Action Agency.

Additionally, these agencies also provide crisis bill assistance as part of the APS Energy Wise Low Income Weatherization Program. The crisis guideline used is defined by the Arizona Department of Economic Security as follows:

1. Loss or reduction of income
2. Unexpected or unplanned expenses that caused lack of resources
3. A condition that endangers the health and safety of the household

If you need help with your bill and do not meet the requirements for crisis bill assistance, you may be able to get help from the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Check out these links for more information on ways to save energy and lower your electric bill.

*The Energy Wise Low Income Weatherization program is funded by APS customers and approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission.

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