Local Resources

Community Weatherization Action Teams are a great way to start weatherizing your home, however it is in no way a definitive answer to all your weatherization needs.  If you need more intensive weatherization resources and support, please use the resources listed on this page.

Weatherization

CEDA llinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP)
Information and resources to reduce your energy bills and stay warm this winter.

Delta Institute
Eligible low and moderate income homeowners will receive up to $4,700 in weatherization services which will include air sealing and weather stripping, attic and sidewall insulation, furnace and radiator regulator repair, window and door replacement, water heater blanket installation, programmable thermostat installation, duct sealing and repair, and distributing CFL light bulbs.

Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) Energy Savers
773-278-4800
Affordable weatherization options for renters with incomes less than 80% of HUD Chicago area

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
800-571-CEDA (2332)
Assists low-income households to pay for their winter energy services

eZing Inc. provide weatherization and energy auditing services throughout the Chicagoland

Greencorps HEET Program provides air leak assessments, in-home weatherization installation, and follow-up monitoring for low-income home owners and renters in Chicago. This is a great resource to offer to folks that participate in your projects and are looking for the next weatherization step.
2011-2012 HEET Intake Form
HEET Flyer

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Energy Savings and Assistance

Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program
866-964-7345
Customers can apply for rebate

s for installing ceiling and wall insulation, ENERGY STAR clothes washers and water heaters, and high-efficiency gas furnaces and boilers.

Federal Energy Tax Credits

Up to $1,500 for qualifying energy efficiency upgrades.

ComEd’s Smart Ideas
888-806-2273
Incentives to encourage both business and residential customers to install energy efficient equipment

Historic Chicago Bungalow Association Energy Efficiency Program
312-642-9000
Income and need based funding to registered Chicago Historic
Bungalow owners

Citizens Utility Board
Steps to reduce your energy usage based on a personal savings plan

CEDA and People’s Gas Share the Warmth Program
800-571-2332
Share the Warmth provides heating grants to limited and fixed-income households. Eligible customers who make a payment toward their bills receive matching grants of up to $200.
Find a CEDA Location

Energy Action Network
Information and help with weatherizing your home to make it more energy efficient and save money on your utility bills in the long term.