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WEATHERIZATION

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Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission staff and contractors weatherize the homes of about 150 families each year, helping them save energy and live in safer, more comfortable homes. Families can receive up to $6,500 of work on their homes, which is determined by a thorough inspection and safety check of all energy systems. Typical work may include:

  • Heating system tune up, and sometimes replacement
  • Insulation-floor, attic, walls
  • Caulking
  • Water heater wrap
  • Refrigerator testing, coil cleaning, and sometimes refrigerator replacement, in partnership with Duke Energy
  • Moisture barrier under home
  • Smoke and CO detectors
  • Duct wrap
  • Roof ventilation

NKCAC's weatherization services has achieved 'program of excellence' designation and 'most innovative' award three of the four years the Cabinet for Families and Children gave these awards. In 2006 NKCAC's weatherization program won the prestigious Outstanding Human Services Program in Northern Kentucky award, given each year by Northern Kentucky Area Development District.

Weatherization Services

To receive Weatherization services, you must complete an application at one of the eight Neighborhood Centers serving the Northern Kentucky region. They will ask for proof of income, information on all the residents in the home, a copy of your deed, and the last twelve months' utility bills. For renters, landlord permission must be obtained.

How will Weatherization affect my utility bill?

Energy expenses comprise an economic drain on low-income communities. On average, energy bills account for about 14% of a low-income families gross income, and for many it may account for 20% or more. When a home is weatherized, a family can expect an average savings of 15% of their energy bills. Beyond the energy savings, families will have safer, more comfortable homes.

What services are not performed by Weatherization

The Weatherization Program will not replace or repair a roof, concrete, plumbing, or perform cosmetic or structural repair to the home, though our staff may be able to help connect you to loan and grant programs that can help with these home repairs.

Click here for a listing of the Neighborhood Center locations where you can apply for weatherization services.

Energy Conservation

If you are low income, consider having your home weatherized by NKCAC's award winning Weatherization service.:

Duke Energy, Northern Kentucky's largest energy provider, encourages energy conservation as the nation's "fifth fuel" and provides many helpful energy savings tips on their website.

Owen Electric, Northern Kentucky's second largest utiltiy company, provides many useful tips for saving energy.

Partners

Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission's Weatherization is funded and admistered by the following

The U.S. Department of Energy. DOE has an excellent website with information on saving energy.

Kentucky Housing Corporation provides funding, monitoring, oversight and assistance.

Community Action Kentucky provides training and technical assistance.

Funding is provided in part through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Duke Energy provides funding for refrigerator replacements in the Duke Energy services territory.