boosting home efficiency
HACAP’s Weatherization Program helps low‑income households improve home efficiency, lower energy costs, and create safer living environments. Using advanced technologies and industry‑leading testing, our team identifies where homes lose energy and makes targeted upgrades that permanently reduce heating and cooling bills. Beyond saving money, weatherization strengthens the overall health and safety of the home, supporting families with comfort, stability, and long‑term peace of mind.
Weatherization Services
After performing an energy audit, an energy auditor determines what services are needed to make the home more energy efficient. Services performed by a weatherization crew or contractor may include:
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Installing insulation in walls, ceilings, floors, and/or attics
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Furnace replacement or tune and clean
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Repair or replacement of water heater
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Stove repair or replacement
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repair of doors and windows
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Ventilation of dryers and exhaust fans
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Installing weather-stripping
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Sealing gaps or holes that cause air leaks
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Installing energy efficiency measures, such as: pipe wrapping/insulation, programmable thermostats, LED light bulbs
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Installing smoke decectors and carbon monoxide decetors
Eligibility
HACAP Weatherization serves owned and rented single‑family homes, multifamily dwellings, and mobile homes in Linn, Jones, Johnson, Iowa, Benton, Delaware, Jackson, Dubuque, and Washington counties.
Households may be eligible for the weatherization program if:
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Total household income is at or below 200% of the poverty level.
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One or more members receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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One or more members receives Family Investment Program (FIP) Assistance
Application
All households who are approved for LIHEAP (Energy Assistance) are automatically applied for the weatherization program. Households that have not been approved for LIHEAP assistance may also apply for the Weatherization Program by calling (319) 739‑0100.
