The Facts

Weatherization:

• Protects a home or a building and its interior from the impact of the elements.
• Reduces energy consumption and optimizes energy efficiency.
• Reduces energy costs.

Federal Weatherization Stimulus Funding

• Arizona will receive $57,023,278 for weatherization projects through March 31, 2012.
• 6400 homes across Arizona will be weatherized during that period.
• Nationally, for every $1million invested in weatherization, 52 direct and 23 indirect jobs are created.

Weatherization in Arizona

• Since 1977, 24,000 homes have received weatherization assistance.
• More than half a million (500,000) Arizona homes remain eligible for assistance.
• Low-income households spend up to 30% of their annual income on energy bills for non-weatherized homes. Other households spend 5-6%.

Weatherization Benefits

• Improved health and safety in the homes.
• Cost savings: Weatherization reduces household fuel costs between 25 and 30%.
• Reduced environmental impact.
• On average, every $1 invested in weatherization measures returns of $2.51 to the household and society
  *$1.80 is returned in reduced energy bills
  *$0.71 is returned to ratepayers, households, and communities

Weatherization Tools

• Computerized energy audits and advanced diagnostic equipment determine the most cost-effective measures for each home.
• Typical measures include installing insulation in walls, floors and attics; reducing imbalances in air filtration and pressure; repairing and replacing ducts; repair and replacement of heating and cooling units; replacing broken windows and doors; health and safety tests for combustion, carbon dioxide and gas leaks.

Eligibility

• Households at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. For example, a family of 4 earning $44,700 is eligible.
• Owner-occupied and rental properties are eligible.