Weatherization
This program provides energy-saving services for your home to Energy Assistance (EAP) eligible households. Services include, but are not limited to, caulking, installing weather-strip, reducing air infiltration, installing attic insulation and performing heating unit tune-ups and modifications. Weatherization will reduce your fuel and electric costs and make you more comfortable throughout the whole year. This is a grant program so there is no cost to you and is a one-time basis service. It is for both low-income homeowners and renters.
Weatherization is available in MVAC’s nine-county service area:
Blue Earth Brown Faribault
Le Sueur Martin Nicollet
Sibley Waseca Watonwan
MVAC delivers this program as a grantee on behalf of the MN Department of Commerce.
Amanda Mackie is the Executive Director and Judd Schultz directly manages and oversees this Grant Contract on behalf of the Grantee.
To reach them, please email errwx@mnvac.org
How To Apply
Click on the following link to be taken to the web page that has up to date applications.
After your eligibility has been determined, wait time for assistance varies between local service providers
Weatherization Income Guidelines
What Are The Eligibility Requirements?
Income is based on 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines or is eligible for assistance under the LIHEAP income limit of 50% of State Median Income, whichever is greater.
The Weatherization Assistance Program uses the previous calendar month of household income to determine eligibility. Households that have received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) within the last 12 months are eligible. Priority is given to households with elderly or disabled members, households with children under age 19, and households determined to be high energy consumers.
Energy Savings Tips
Weatherization Facts
US Dept of Energy – U.S. Dept of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program Fact Sheet
Fun Facts – Weatherization Fun Facts
Client Education Videos
- Episode 1 Introduction to Weatherization
- Other Episode English Links
- Episode 2 – 4:22 minutes – What is Energy Efficiency?
- Episode 3 – 3:34 minutes – What happens during a Home Performance Review?
- Episode 4 – 4:11 minutes – Possible Weatherization upgrades: The Envelope
- Episode 5 – 2:47 minutes – Possible Weatherization upgrades: The Equipment
- Episode 6 – 5:10 minutes – Possible Weatherization upgrades: Insulation
- Episode 7 – 2:31 minutes – Getting Ready to Weatherize
- Episode 8 – 4:54 minutes – How your home can Affect your Health and Safety
- Episode 9 – 7:17 minutes – Energy Saving Tips