Program Profile Weatherization Assistance Program Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs • 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104 • 334-242-5100 • www.adeca.gov • twitter.com/ADECA • facebook.com/ADECAgov INVESTMENT PRIORITIES IN ALABAMA LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENT TO HOMES Weatherization assistance typically includes reducing outside air infiltration into the conditioned space of the home; installing attic, wall and floor insulation; sealing duct work; performing HVAC system tune-ups and repairs; repairing leaky or faulty windows and doors; and replacing incandescent light bulbs with highly efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs. Local construction industry professionals are contracted to complete the weatherization upgrades, providing work and income for Alabamians. INVESTMENT IN ACTION A disabled Montgomery resident living in a single- wide mobile home received assistance through the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Develop- ment Commission. The ductwork in the home was replaced, the drain to the tub connected and multiple electrical issues corrected. The insulation in the flooring and windows also needed repair. Small electric heaters were used to heat the home, but could not create a suitable environment. The agency repaired these issues, including the central heating and air unit. Priority areas The program prioritizes improvements to the homes of elderly, people with disabilities and low-income families with children. Reduction of energy consumption Energy savings average 35 percent of consump- tion for the typical home receiving weatherization improvements, significantly lowering monthly energy bills for those on extremely limited incomes. Return on investment For every $1 invested, the Weatherization Assis- tance Program returns $2.51 to the household and society. This includes: • $1.80 returned in reduced energy bills • $0.71 returned to ratepayers, households and communities through increased local employ- ment, reduced uncollectible utility bills, improved housing quality and better health and safety. The Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program is managed by ADECA’s Energy Division through funds made available by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Depart- ment of Health and Human Services. ADECA coordinates with 16 local agencies to deliver weatherization assistance to low-income house- holds in all 67 counties. The program reduces energy costs for low-income residents by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety. Since April 2015, ADECA has administered $4.2 million in weatherization grant funds to make improvements to 662 households across Alabama. INVESTMENTS IN ALABAMA April 2015 – January 2017 GULF OF MEXICO MOBILE BAY LAUDERDALE LIMESTONE MADISON JACKSON COLBERT LAWRENCE MORGAN MARSHALL DE KALB FRANKLIN CHEROKEE ETOWAH BLOUNT CULLMAN WINSTON MARION LAMAR FAYETTE WALKER CALHOUN ST. CLAIR CLEBURNE JEFFERSON PICKENS TUSCALOOSA SHELBY TALLADEGA CLAY RANDOLPH CHAMBERS TALLAPOOSA COOSA CHILTON BIBB SUMTER GREENE HALE PERRY ELMORE LEE AUTAUGA MACON RUSSELL MONTGOMERY LOWNDES DALLAS MARENGO CHOCTAW WILCOX BUTLER PIKE BARBOUR CLARKE BULLOCK MONROE CRENSHAW HENRY DALE COFFEE COVINGTON CONECUH WASHINGTON MOBILE BALDWIN ESCAMBIA GENEVA HOUSTON GULF OF MEXICO MOBILE BAY Alabama Low-Income Weatherization Program Agency Districts Alabama Council on Human Relations, Inc. & CARPDC Community Action Agency of Central Alabama Community Action Partnership of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties, Inc. Community Action Committee of Chambers-Tallapoosa-Coosa, Inc. Community Action of Etowah County, Inc. Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity Mobile Community Action, Inc. Montgomery County Commission c/o CARPDC Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, Inc. Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, Inc. Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama, Inc. Organized Community Action Program, Inc. Community Action Agency of South Alabama Community Action Agency of Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun, and Cleburne Counties Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc. Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (CARPDC)