The Weatherization Assistance Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy through grants to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), as well as from the Virginia Department of Social Services’ Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Weatherization Component.
The Weatherization Assistance program provides funds to reduce the heating and cooling costs for low-income families, and to ensure their health and safety. Assistance services are available for low-income households, particularly for the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and families with children. The program provides direct installation of energy saving measures such as:
• Sealing air-leaks with insulation, caulking, and weather-stripping;
• Installation of ventilation fans;
• Repairing leaky duct systems;
• Repairing and/or replacing inefficient or unsafe heating systems; and
• Installation of energy efficient lighting
In Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative's ongoing promotion of energy efficiency and ways for our members to save money, the weatherization providers are listed below by county.
In order to take advantage of this program you need to call the number below for the county in which you live and let them know you are interested in applying for assistance. Qualifications are based on your income level and the number of people living in your home.
Counties
Greensville, Surry and Sussex
Halifax and Charlotte
Pittsylvania
Brunswick, Lunenburg and Mecklenburg
Phone Number
(804) 732-7020
(434) 575-7916
(434) 432-9380
(434) 230-2020
If you qualify the weatherization provider will schedule an audit to help identify the best energy-saving measures that are cost effective, healthy, and safe. Once approved the work is provided at no cost to you.
Together we have the power to make a difference.