The SaveNow Casa Verde Weatherization Program helps income-qualifying homeowners and renters reduce energy loss (and costs) with free energy efficiency improvements.

FREE ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES MAY INCLUDE:

• Attic insulation
• Wall insulation
• Air-sealing measures
• Replacement of incandescent light bulbs with LEDs
• Duct sealing 
  
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• This is a free program for income-qualified homeowners and renters
• Customer must meet the income guidelines, and the home must meet program guidelines
• Customer or a representative 18 years of age or older must be on the premises at all times while contractors and/or CPS Energy staff are working

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The Weatherization Assistance program is designed to help low-income individuals overcome the high cost of energy through the installation of energy conservation measures. Although the program does not address major home repairs, it can help lower the amount of energy used in a home by enhancing the structure's thermal boundary, ultimately helping a home stay warm in the colder months and cold in the warmer months.

Qualification for weatherization assistance is a three-step process.

1. The applicant's total household income must meet federal income eligibility requirements.
2. The person completing the application must be a U.S. Citizen or show proof of eligible Resident Alien Status to receive federal benefits.
3. The home must be structurally sound (no major roof repairs, plumbing leaks, foundation problems, faulty electrical wiring, or similar structural issues).

2023 Weatherization Assistance Program 

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides assistance to low-income households particularly the elderly and homes with young children to conserve energy and reduce high utility bills to assist in becoming more self-sufficient.

Weatherization utilizes cost-effective, energy efficient improvements to the home free of charge while ensuring the heath and safety of people served through a series of sophisticated analyses of individual homes. These analyses take the whole-house approach that encompass the building envelope, its heating and cooling systems, its electrical system, and both gas or electricity consuming appliances.

Because the goal is to reduce energy consumption by making he home more energy-efficient, renovations and cosmetic improvements are not included.

Typical weatherization measures MAY include caulking, weather-stripping windows and doors; patching holes in the building envelope; adding ceiling, wall or floor insulation; sealing an AC duct system; tune-up, repair or replacement of inefficient heating and cooling systems; analyzing gas heating appliances for both efficiency and safety; performing tune-ups, modification or possible replacement; and analyzing indoor air quality to minimize chronic health conditions due to air pollutants.

All of the above items may not apply to every home.

The counties serviced by the Weatherization Program are: Brewster, Dimmit, Crane, Culberson, Edwards, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Kinney, LaSalle, Maverick, Pecos, Presidio, Real, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, and Zavala.

Click here to apply for services.

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides assistance to low-income households, particularly the elderly and homes with young children, to conserve energy and reduce high utility bills to assist in becoming more self-sufficient.

Weatherization utilizes cost-effective, energy efficient improvements to the home free of charge while ensuring the heath and safety of people served through a series of sophisticated analyses of individual homes. These analyses take the whole-house approach that encompass the building envelope, its heating and cooling systems, its electrical system, and both gas or electricity consuming appliances.

Because the goal is to reduce energy consumption by making the home more energy-efficient, renovations and cosmetic improvements are not included. Typical weatherization measures MAY include caulking, weather-stripping windows and doors; patching holes in the building envelope; adding ceiling, wall or floor insulation; sealing an AC duct system; tune-up, repair or replacement of inefficient heating and cooling systems; analyzing gas heating appliances for both efficiency and safety; performing tune-ups, modification or possible replacement; and analyzing indoor air quality to minimize chronic health conditions due to air pollutants.

All of the above items may not apply to every home.

To be eligible for services, Texas households must apply and earn no more that 150% of the FPGL for utility assistance. All gathered information is confidential.

The REHABARAMA Program brings together local contractors, volunteer groups, students, and sponsors to:

• preserve historic and aging homes to allow for aging in place and generational wealth;
• leverage volunteer and sponsor contributions to expand the value of projects;
• integrate trades education and learning opportunities.

Qualified participants are eligible to receive assistance with home repair and maintenance projects focused on prolonging the useful life of the home and maintaining a living environment that is safe, dry, and warm.

Qualifying scopes of work include repair and maintenance projects to address one or more of the following:

• Building envelope (siding, soffit, fascia, roof penetrations, skirting)
• Structural systems (foundation, stabilization, reinforcement of
  structural elements, masonry)
• Non-compliance with property maintenance code issues
• Weatherization & comfort (wood window repair, windows screens, door repair, insulation)
• Longevity (scraping, caulking, painting, flashing, gutter repair)
• Safety (porch repair & decking, accessibility)

Click here for a program overview, eligibility requirements, and more.