Home Energy Saving Measures
The Department of Energy and Home Energy Assistance Weatherization Programs (DOE/HEAPWx) are blended together to install energy saving measures in HEAP eligible homes to conserve energy and heating costs.
A qualified Home Energy Auditor visits to do an assessment of the home’s energy use and loss, heating system efficiency, and air quality with the use of a blower door test, infrared digital camera, and home inspection. Homes are weatherized based on priority until funding is depleted each year.
A qualified contractor will install the energy saving measures that the Home Energy Auditor determines are needed such as:
- General air sealing and caulking
- Weather-striping and door sweeps
- Blown-in insulation
- Chimney bypasses
- Insulation of box sills in basements
The above items may or may not be installed in the home depending on the Energy Auditors findings.
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For questions or additional information about the Weatherization program, call (207) 859-1500 or email homeservices@kvcap.org