[Press Release] : MEDIA ADVISORY: Sign up event: free energy efficiency upgrades for income qualified customers

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact: Connie Kacprowicz
Communications and Marketing Specialist
Columbia Water & Light
573-874-7330 or CSK at gocolumbiamo.com

Richmond Wheeler
Energy and Housing Manager
Central Missouri Community Action
573-777-5270 extension 1407 or richmond-wheeler at showmeaction.org


Sign up event: free energy efficiency upgrades for income qualified customers

COLUMBIA, MO (May 21, 2013) -  

Columbia Water & Light electric customers can make their homes more energy efficient through the Central Missouri Community Action. The service is FREE for income qualified customers. It helps families in need save money on their energy bills so it can be used on other pressing family needs.

 

Special sign-up event

Qualifying electric customers of Columbia Water & Light and Boone Electric Cooperative should bring the information listed at the bottom of this page & a staff member will assist them with the paperwork.

Wednesday, May 22 from 9 am to 4 pm

Columbia Boone County Health Department at 1005 W. Worley

 

Qualifications

Income has to be lower than the amounts listed in the table below

Columbia Water & Light or Boone Electric Cooperative electric customer

Own the home or permission from the landlord* to participate

*Landlords: Partial funding is available for rental units with income qualified tenants. This program will pay for 50% of the upgrade for single family homes and 30% for each multi-family unit.

 

HOUSEHOLD SIZE

INCOME

1

$22,980

2

$31,020

3

$39,060

4

$47,100

5

$55,140

6

$63,180

7

$71,220

8

$79,260

total income cannot exceed the 200% federal poverty income level

 

What is covered?

As funding allows, you might qualify for these FREE* upgrades:

Energy efficiency assessment (determines which upgrades are needed)

Insulation (attic, wall, rim joist, ductwork and either crawlspace or floor over unconditioned spaces)

Sealing air leaks

Additional funding from other funding sources might be available for other energy efficiency improvements.

 

Application Process

Fill out the weatherization assistance form available from Central Missouri Community Action (http://showmeaction.org/images/stories/eDocs/webPDFs/wxapp_2011.pdf)

Proof of ALL household income for previous three months.

A copy of current utility bills (including natural gas) with the account numbers visible.

Proof of home ownership.

Renters will need to provide the landlord’s name, address and phone number.

 

To apply: come to the event at the Columbia Boone County Health Department on May 22 or contact the Central Missouri Community Action, 573-777-5270 or wx at showmeaction.org. Ask about the Enhanced Home Performance with Energy Star program.


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