"I feel safer since I have a new door and locks on both storm doors, which I didn't have before. I also think my heating bill will be lower since I have a better fitting door."

Client in HRDC's Housing Rehabilitation Program

Weatherization

Weatherization
Provide energy conservation services to low-income households to make their homes more energy efficient. Services include insulation, caulking, water heater jackets, pipe insulation, and other additional measures to reduce energy consumption. Individuals are provided with information, techniques, and materials on decreasing energy use, lowering energy bills, and increasing the level of comfort in their homes.

 

Download the Low-Income Energy Assistance & Weatherization Program Application.

 

 
   

Weatherization Assistance: All approved applications for LIEAP are ranked according to degree of need and placed in "priority groups." Special priority is given to older adults and disabled individuals. If your application is approved but you're not in a priority group-and if you don't receive assistance within a year of your application date- please reapply .

 

An energy auditor will set up a time to visit with you about your home's needs for weatherization materials. The auditor is trained to determine the most cost-effective weatherization measures for your home. These measures may include a furnace tune-up, caulking, client education, insulation, weather-stripping, storm windows, replacement of broken glass, or repair of exterior doors.

 

Weatherization workers may not be able to install all the materials you need, but they will do the most important weatherization within the dollar limits allowed. In some cases it may not be cost effective to install any weatherization measures.

 

When your home is scheduled for weatherization work, a crew or an independent contractor will come to install the necessary materials in your

home. After the work is completed, you will be asked to sign a statement indicating that you believe the work was done properly and to your satisfaction.

 

Help Yourself

To help you with weatherization strategies-many of which you can do yourself HRDC and the Montana State University Extension Service offer many resources. Contact HRDC or MSU Extension Office for brochures on these topics:

  • Top Ten Home Energy Saving Tips
  • Air Sealing - Keep Heat Where it Belongs
  • Cool Your Home Naturally
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Water Heater Maintenance
  • Storm Windows
  • Home Insulation Choices
  • Attic Insulation
  • Insulating Side Walls of Existing Homes
  • Floor and Foundation Insulation
  • How to Save Energy
  • Gas Appliances and Your Health
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • How You Can Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  • Controlling Condensation
  • Energy Tips for Mobile Homes
  • Power Bill's Home Energy Activities

Call: 406-247-4778 for more information or brochure availability