[Press Release] : MEDIA ADVISORY: Exchange old window air conditioner & save money on utility bill

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact: Connie Kacprowicz, Communications & Marketing Supervisor
(573) 874-7325, Connie.Kacprowicz at CoMo.gov


Exchange old window air conditioner & save money on utility bill

COLUMBIA, MO (May 25, 2016) - Income qualified Columbia Water & Light and Boone Electric customers can exchange their old, inefficient window air conditioner for free. Having a window unit that is cheaper to operate allows the household to spend their money on other necessities of life. The program is administered through the Voluntary Action Center. 

Below are the eligibility requirements for the Window Air Conditioner Exchange program:  

§  Be a current Columbia Water & Light electric or Boone Electric customer 

§  Have an older less efficient and/or broken window unit to exchange 

§  Have an annual income of less than 200% of the poverty level

§  Participants in 2015 are not eligible for this program again in 2016

 

Electric customer should call before bringing your older unit in to confirm eligibility and availability!

 

Voluntary Action Center
403A Vandiver Drive, Columbia, Mo.

Hours of operation
May 17 - Sept. 8 (while supplies last)

Tuesdays and Thursdays
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. -  4 p.m.

Reminder: call 573-874-2273 before bringing your older unit in to confirm eligibility and availability.

You must bring in the following items to participate: 

§  Proof of your current physical Boone County Address (ID’s or Leases Will Not Be Accepted)

§  Identification for Everyone at your Address (Originals…No Copies)

§  Proof of all income for everyone at your address (including Food Stamps and TANF)

§  Current Utility Bill for your address

§  An older, inefficient window air conditioner to exchange

 

INCOME QUALIFICATIONS



HOUSEHOLD SIZE



ANNUAL GROSS INCOME LIMIT



MONTHLY GROSS INCOME LIMIT




1



$23,760



$1,980




2



$32,040



$2,670




3



$40,320



$3,360




4



$48,600



$4,050




5



$56,880



$4,740




6



$65,160



$5,430




7



$73,460



$6,122




8



$81,780



$6,815




Add for each additional person



$8,320



693.34



total income cannot exceed the 200% federal poverty income level

 

 



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