The following information came from AEP/SWEPCO's website. With the high cost of energy it is going to be more important than ever that we make our homes as energy efficient as possible. I don't know why the Electric Co Ops are not listed but I am trying to check that out.
Arkansas Weatherization Program
Those eligible for the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program may qualify for federal funds to pay their share of program costs. Receive up to 50% of home weatherization improvements for free, if you are a customer of any of the following utilities:
Arkansas Western Gas
Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation
CenterPoint Energy Arkansas Gas
Empire District Electric
Entergy Arkansas
Oklahoma Gas & Electric
Southwestern Electric Power Company
Those eligible for the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program may qualify for federal funds to pay their share of program costs. Receive up to 50% of home weatherization improvements for free, if you are a customer of any of the following utilities:
Arkansas Western Gas
Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation
CenterPoint Energy Arkansas Gas
Empire District Electric
Entergy Arkansas
Oklahoma Gas & Electric
Southwestern Electric Power Company
Who is Eligible?
Owners of severely energy-inefficient homes may qualify using the following selection criteria:
Residential heating or cooling customer of at least one AWP Utility
Site-constructed or mobile homes built before 1997
Occupied by the current owner for at least one year
Homes built prior to 1983 must meet three of the following seven criteria, and homes built from 1983 to 1996 must meet four of the following seven criteria:
Attic insulation equal to or less than R-12
Wall insulation equal to R-0
Floor insulation equal to R-0
Single pane windows with no storm windows attached
Heating system less than 70% efficient
Cooling system with SEER of 8 or less
Air infiltration problems identified through: a) visual inspection of ductwork, walls, floors, ceilings, doors, and windows; or b) pre-browser door test
Owners of severely energy-inefficient homes may qualify using the following selection criteria:
Residential heating or cooling customer of at least one AWP Utility
Site-constructed or mobile homes built before 1997
Occupied by the current owner for at least one year
Homes built prior to 1983 must meet three of the following seven criteria, and homes built from 1983 to 1996 must meet four of the following seven criteria:
Attic insulation equal to or less than R-12
Wall insulation equal to R-0
Floor insulation equal to R-0
Single pane windows with no storm windows attached
Heating system less than 70% efficient
Cooling system with SEER of 8 or less
Air infiltration problems identified through: a) visual inspection of ductwork, walls, floors, ceilings, doors, and windows; or b) pre-browser door test
What Measures are Approved for Funds?
The following measures are approved for the program:
Insulation of attics, walls, floors, foundations, sillboxes and/or ductwork
Duct sealing/repair
Reduction of air infiltration (caulk, repair or replace leaking walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, doors and windows)
Storm windows
Low flow shower heads
Furnace tune-up or replacements
Air conditioner tune-up or replacements
Heat pump tune-up or replacements
Refrigerator replacements
Lighting retrofits
Water heater tank insulation, pipe insulation or water heater replacements
Smart thermostats
The following measures are approved for the program:
Insulation of attics, walls, floors, foundations, sillboxes and/or ductwork
Duct sealing/repair
Reduction of air infiltration (caulk, repair or replace leaking walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, doors and windows)
Storm windows
Low flow shower heads
Furnace tune-up or replacements
Air conditioner tune-up or replacements
Heat pump tune-up or replacements
Refrigerator replacements
Lighting retrofits
Water heater tank insulation, pipe insulation or water heater replacements
Smart thermostats
Service Providers
SWADC
SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Hempstead, Little River, Miller, Lafayette, Howard, Sevier, Nevada
870-773-5504
SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Hempstead, Little River, Miller, Lafayette, Howard, Sevier, Nevada
870-773-5504
UHDC
UNIVERSAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Conway, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Pope, Perry, Scott, Yell, Polk
479-968-5001Loyd@uhdc.net
CADC
CENTRAL ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Calhoun, Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Hot Spring, Lonoke, Montgomery, Ouachita, Pike, Pulaski,Saline, Union
501-315-1121bpalmer@cadc.cc
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