The city of Charlottesville and the nonprofit Local Energy Alliance Program have joined forces to offer residents who wish to make energy efficiency improvements in their house up to $2,000 in financial assistance.
Eligible households will be able to use the grant money toward heat pumps, water heaters, duct sealing, attic insulation and electrical upgrades.
“We believe everyone should have access to a comfortable, efficient home,” Katie VanLangen, co-executive director of LEAP, said in a statement announcing the partnership. “This new program removes financial barriers and helps residents take meaningful action to lower their energy bills, reduce carbon emissions, and improve home comfort.”
VanLangen’s organization is a Charlottesville-based nonprofit organization advancing energy efficiency and sustainability among local businesses and residents.
According to Emily Irvine, the city’s climate program manager, the funds can be combined with other incentive programs and support both energy savings and the community’s emissions reduction goals.
“We understand the importance of helping community members save energy, cut costs, and contribute to our community-wide climate goals. With this program, we are trying to do all three,” Irvine said in her own statement.
To qualify for grants, applicants must be a Charlottesville renter or homeowner and receive an energy assessment from LEAP.
Applications will be accepted until funds run out.
To apply, visit energyresourcehub.org. Questions regarding the process can be directed to resourcehub@leap-va.org.
Source: www.dailyprogress.com
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