New Heating Season: Help Is Out There
It’s time to get ready for the winter heating season.
Weatherize and Repair Your Home:
If you own your own home, the best thing to do is to weatherize your home. Help
is available through your local Community Action Program. The CAP agency has
both a free weatherization program and a program to fix or repair your furnace.
They also have a low-interest home improvement loan program.
You can also get credit on your income taxes for weatherizing your home. For
example, if you spend $2000 insulating your home, you can reduce your taxes
by about $600. Get
more information.
Efficiency Maine also has some programs to help you with the cost of making
your home more energy efficient. Find
out more about their programs, or call toll-free 1-866-376-2463.
Some
tips on how to save money on energy.
Help with Fuel:
The LIHEAP or fuel assistance program is now taking applications. Contact your
local Community
Action Program to apply.
If you get LIHEAP, you will automatically get a lower rate on electricity for
your home or apartment! When you apply for LIHEAP, you
will be asked some questions about your appliances. You may then qualify to
get a free and more energy efficient appliance, such as a refrigerator.
For more information about these programs:
Maine Equal Justice Partners, or
call toll-free at 1-866-626-7059.
Apply for these programs now – don’t delay!
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