Joe Maggiore, Weatherization Director(607) 746-1690 doweather@delawareopportunities.org
The Weatherization Program is administered by the New York State Department
of State as a means of improving the heating efficiency to produce fuel savings
in the homes of low income, elderly and disabled persons.
Eligibility for the Weatherization Program is based on the gross income level of
the family and is annually established at 60% of the median family income.
Typical weatherization measures might include: caulking, window repair, and
insulation in sidewalls and attic to stop the infiltration of cold to the home.
The furnace in each home is tested for efficiency, and minor repairs are made to
achieve at least a 75% efficiency rating. Furnaces which cannot be made
efficient, or which are not operating are repaired or replaced. The heat
distribution system is also analyzed. In addition to heating measures, the
program reduces energy use through such measures as replacing inefficient light
bulbs, installing low flow shower heads, replacing hot water heaters and other
measures.
Eligibility for the Weatherization program is based on the gross income level
of the family, and is annually established at 60% of the median family income.
The 2007-2008 income eligibility thresholds are as follows:
Size of Household
Monthly
Annual
1
$1764
$21,171
2
$2307
$27,686
3
$2850
$34,200
4
$3393
$40,714
5
$3935
$47,228
6
$4478
$53,743
7
$4580
$54,964
8
$4682
$56,185
9
$4784
$57,407
10
$5000
$60,600
11
$5475
$65,700
Each additional person add $5100.