What is Weatherization?

Justin and Rae discuss Weatherization including what it does, who is eligible, how to apply, and more.

Those interested in Weatherization can call the office nearest them:
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          Bay City: 989-894-9060
          Big Rapids: 231-660-0271
          Farwell: 989-386-3805
          Gladwin: 989-426-2801
          Midland: 989-832-7377
          Reed City: 231-791-7078
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Weatherization Assistance Program. Weatherization implements cost-effective energy solutions to reduce energy costs, increase safety in the home, and improve the health of the residents. Read the full press release here.

What Does Weatherization Do?

Join our Housing Director, Justin Walls, as he gives us a tour of the Weatherization Assistance Program Energy Education Trailer.

He shows us some of the factors weatherization looks at as well as some of the energy solutions they employ.
Did you know one way Weatherization improves the comfort of your home is by testing furnace efficiency and then making repairs or replacements as necessary?

Justin shows us how Weatherization staff evaluate the energy efficiency of furnaces.
Weatherization evaluates energy efficiency, health, and safety in the whole home, including in the crawl space! Then measures including spray foam and vapor barrier may be installed to improve comfort and save residents money.
Weatherization improves the comfort and energy efficiency of your home by making sure the attic is sufficiently insulated to keep you more comfortable all year long!
Weatherization staff use tools like the blower door to measure how much air comes into the home before and after Weatherization. Airflow relates directly to heat retention, so a decrease in air into the home means an increase in heat staying in the home which means energy savings for you!