Program ProfileWeatherization

Assistance Program

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs • 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104 • 334-242-5100 • www.adeca.gov • twitter.com/ADECA • facebook.com/ADECAgov

INVESTMENT PRIORITIES IN ALABAMA LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENT TO HOMESWeatherization assistance typically includes reducing outside air infiltration into the conditioned space of the home; installing attic, wall and floor insulation; sealing duct work; performing HVAC system tune-ups and repairs; repairing leaky or faulty windows and doors; and replacing incandescent light bulbs with highly efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs. Local construction industry professionals are contracted to complete the weatherization upgrades, providing work and income for Alabamians.

INVESTMENT IN ACTIONA disabled Montgomery resident living in a single-wide mobile home received assistance through the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Develop-ment Commission. The ductwork in the home was replaced, the drain to the tub connected and multiple electrical issues corrected. The insulation in the flooring and windows also needed repair. Small electric heaters were used to heat the home, but could not create a suitable environment. The agency repaired these issues, including the central heating and air unit.

Priority areasThe program prioritizes improvements to the homes of elderly, people with disabilities and low-income families with children.

Reduction of energy consumptionEnergy savings average 35 percent of consump-tion for the typical home receiving weatherization improvements, significantly lowering monthly energy bills for those on extremely limited incomes.

Return on investmentFor every $1 invested, the Weatherization Assis-tance Program returns $2.51 to the household and society. This includes:

• $1.80 returned in reduced energy bills• $0.71 returned to ratepayers, households

and communities through increased local employ-ment, reduced uncollectible utility bills, improved housing quality and better health and safety.

The Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program is managed by ADECA’s Energy Division through funds made available by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Depart-ment of Health and Human Services. ADECA coordinates with 16 local agencies to deliver weatherization assistance to low-income house-holds in all 67 counties. The program reduces energy costs for low-income residents by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety. Since April 2015, ADECA has administered $4.2 million in weatherization grant funds to make improvements to 662 households across Alabama.

INVESTMENTS IN ALABAMAApril 2015 – January 2017

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Alabama Low-Income Weatherization Program Agency Districts

Alabama Council onHuman Relations, Inc.& CARPDCCommunity Action Agency of Central Alabama

Community Action Partnership ofHuntsville/Madison and LimestoneCounties, Inc.

Community Action Committeeof Chambers-Tallapoosa-Coosa, Inc.

Community Action ofEtowah County, Inc.

Je�erson County Committeefor Economic Opportunity

Mobile CommunityAction, Inc.

Montgomery County Commissionc/o CARPDC

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, Inc.

Community Action Agency ofNortheast Alabama, Inc.

Community Action Agency ofNorthwest Alabama, Inc.

Organized Community Action Program, Inc.

Community Action Agency of South Alabama

Community Action Agency of Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun,and Cleburne Counties

Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc.

Central Alabama Regional Planningand Development Commission (CARPDC)