CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REDUCES CLIENT'S ENERGY COSTS Client’s home is 40 years old plus. Client was 66 years old, disabled and living with her sister because of the condition of her home. The windows and doors were old, the roof was caving in and the heating system did not work. Read More >>

Success Story #1

Situation:

Client’s home is 40 years old plus. Client was 66 years old, disabled and living with her sister because of the condition of her home. The windows and doors were old, the roof was caving in and the heating system did not work. The electrical wiring and plumbing were old and there was no insulation. Client was referred by Cumberland County Community Development (CCCD) to assist them with the insulation of the attic, walls and floor. Client was determined eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program by the Case Manager.   

 

Action:

Client received a Total House Rehabilitation through CCCD and Weatherization through Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. Under the WAP, client was able to receive insulation in the attic, walls and floors. Client received a new heating system, windows, doors and roof through CCCD. The plumbing and electrical work was redone through CCCD.

Result:

Client is very pleased with the work that has been performed on her home.  The joint project between CCAP, Inc. and CCCD has made client’s home more energy efficient, comfortable and safe.

 

SUCCESS STORY #2

Situation:

Client is elderly and family members take turn assisting her to live independently in her home. Client’s home is 45 plus years old. Her main complaint was the house was cold and drafty and it did not have insulation.  Client’s energy burden was running 26% to 30% of her income.  Weatherization Program Specialist determined client was eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and Heating Appliance Repair or Replacement Program.

Action:

An energy audit done by WAP revealed that the client was living in a very dangerous atmosphere. The client, who is on oxygen, was using a gas space heater to heat her home. WAP's Weatherization Specialist explained the potentially dangerous situation with the combined use of the combustible materials (gas and oxygen) used in the home to her and family members. WAP also contacted a Rehabilitation Specialist at Cumberland County Community Development (CCCD) who came out immediately to evaluate client for their emergency repair program. Specialists from WAP and CCCD explained to client and family members that weatherization could not take place until the heating system was replaced. CCCD installed a Goodman Heat Pump HVAC unit. The following weatherization measures were installed on client’s home: 1) blower door directed air sealing; 2) attic insulation; 3) patched holes in wall and ceiling; and 4) installed energy saver items.

Result:

Client and family members are very pleased with final outcome. The client really appreciates the time WAP took to make her home safer and more energy efficient. The air infiltration rate was reduced 2,060 cfms.