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2009 - 2010 Energy Season:

  • An early start for Energy Applications was approved for August 3rd this year.
  • As of December 28th we have processed 8,213 applications and 5,640 have been approved for an award.

2009 - 2010 Wx (Weatherization) Program:

  • CAANH has completed 80% of our goal for weatherizing homes.
  • Note - participation in Wx requires prior certification for Energy assistance.

2008 - 2009 Program Successes:

  • During our Energy season, 14,914 individual applications were taken, serving approximately 35,000 families in the New Haven area.
  • 12,217 of those individuals were eligible for Energy assistance
  • Only 2,662 applications were denied either because they were over the income guidelines or because they had incomplete documentation

According to the data released from the Department of Social Services (DSS) on May 26, 2009. The Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAANH) serviced more people this year than ever before.  In fact, CAANH is the third highest ranking Community Action Agency in the state to achieve these numbers.

Our Weatherization program achieved its 08-09 goals as well.

Weatherization

What is Weatherization?

The Weatherization Assistance Program increases the energy efficiency of dwellings occupied by low-income residence, thereby reducing their energy costs, while safeguarding their Health and Safety.

Weatherization technicians use advanced energy audits and diagnostic equipment to identify the most cost-effective, energy saving measures for each home. Examples include, installing insulation and weatherstripping, performing heating tune-ups and modifications, and, when necessary, replacing faulty heating units that cannot be saved.

How does this program help?

Benefits to household:

  • Increased comfort and quality of life.
  • Increased energy efficiency and reduced energy costs.
  • Reduced exposure to energy related health and safety conditions, particularly carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Added financial independence and flexibility for spending on other essential items.

Benefits to the community:

  • Reduction of carbon monoxide emissions at an average of one ton each year, for each home weatherized.
  • Utilization of service providers within our communities to create jobs and support local business owners.
  • Improvement of air quality due to lower demand on electricity production, resulting in decreased pollution.
  • Additional energy efficient, affordable homes that reduce cases of homelessness and lower the demand for public assistance.

Who Qualifies?

The Weatherization Assistance Program provides services to households who are at or below 200% of poverty guidelines. Among those who qualify, priority is given to elderly residents, individuals with disabilities, and families with children under 6 years of age.

How do I apply?

Contact the Energy Assistance office to apply for Energy Assistance. If you are approved and are at or below 200% of poverty guidelines, you will be given the opportunity to apply for weatherization assistance. These are the items you are required to bring to your energy assistance appointment.:

  1. Most recent electric bill
  2. Most recent gas bill
  3. Proof of homeownership or name/address of landlord
  4. Social Security number for each individual living in the household
  5. Date of birth for each individual living in the household
  6. Proof of income for past 12 months including: Wages TANF Social Security SSI Interest Child Support and/or Alimony Cash from odd jobs

You may provide as proof: check stubs, copies of SSI or Social Security checks (bank statements), award letters, employer statements, etc.

Copy of lease for subsidized housing tenants.