Congressman Tom Perriello announced that nearly $8.8 million will be made available to weatherize more than 1,100 homes in the 5th District, thanks to federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
"Investing in home weatherization is a win-win situation because families can lower their home energy costs, which helps all consumers by taking pressure off the grid. Additionally, we can train a new green jobs workforce in energy efficiency technology," said Perriello. "These funds from the Recovery Act will create green jobs now and reduce energy costs for 1,100 homes in the 5th District."
Weatherization assistance grants of up to $6,500 per home are available for primarily low-income families, particularly for households that have elderly persons, individuals with disabilities, and families with children.
Eligibility requirements were expanded under the Recovery Act so that more homes qualify. Individual homeowners can find out if they are eligible for a weatherization grant by calling their local agency (see below) or by calling the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development at (804) 371-7000.
Previously, Virginia has maintained a long waiting list for home weatherization grants but the Recovery Act funding will allow unprecedented investment in this program. Virginia will receive a total of $94 million for home weatherization from the stimulus bill.
More information about the home weatherization program can be found at: www.dhcd.virginia.gov.
Approximately $1.2 million will be available for the counties of Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, and Prince Edward. Local information about the grant program can be obtained by contacting Arthur Haskins, at H.O.P.E. Inc. at (434) 315-8990 ext. 4, or by email at
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. The grants are expected to help serve 163 homes in those communities.
Approximately $623,232 will be available in Mecklenburg and Brunswick counties, and information in those areas can be obtained from Sharon Saldarriag at Telamon Corporation, Inc., at (804) 355-4676, or the South Hill Office at (434) 447-2744. Information can also be obtained by email at
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