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Low Income Weatherization
San Miguel Power is partnering with The Governor's Energy Office of Colorado provide low-income Colorado residents with FREE weatherization services. This program gives low-income residents the ability to save money on their energy bills by learning about and implementing energy efficient measures.
The benefits of this free program include lower energy costs, a more comfortable living environment, improved health and safety, the reduction in fossil fuel emissions, and aiding in the preservation of our many depleted natural resources for future generations.
San Miguel Power members can apply by contacting their local weatherization agency listed below. Please be aware that this program is income based.
How does the weatherization program work?
What are the benefits of weatherizing my home?
Do I qualify?
How do I apply?
What if I rent my home?
What if I live in an apartment?
What if I live in a mobile home?
How do I know the work completed by the agency is high quality?
What are the GEO Weatherization policies?
How does the weatherization program work?
The GEO Weatherization Program partners with local weatherization agencies throughout the state to provide free weatherization services to Colorado residents. Qualified homeowners or renters can apply for these services by contacting their local weatherization agency. Once you contact your agency, you will need to follow a few simple steps to receive weatherization services:
- Complete an application. Your local agency will provide an application and assist you with completing it.
- Once your application is approved, your agency will schedule a free home energy audit. The home energy audit will identify the most appropriate and cost-effective improvements to be applied to your home.
- After your home's appropriate measures are identified, your agency will schedule the service appointment. A qualified crew of weatherization technicians will install the appropriate improvements in your home.
- Once the work has been completed, an inspector will return to your home to assess the work for quality and completion.
- You'll save energy, cut your utility bill and enjoy a more comfortable home.
What are the benefits of weatherizing my home?
There are numerous reasons for homeowners or renters to participate in the GEO Weatherization Program. Whether you are looking to save money, improve the comfort and value of your home, or help protect our environment, weatherization can help. Here are some benefits to weatherizing your home:
- Lower your monthly energy costs
- Save money
- Reduce your greenhouse gas emissions
- Do your part to slow climate change
- Help preserve our natural resources
- Keep your home cool in the summer
- Keep your home warm in the winter
Do I qualify?
If you currently receive financial assistance from any of the following programs, you automatically qualify for weatherization services:
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Aid to the Needy and Disabled (AND)
- Old Age Pension (OAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Households can also be eligible if they meet required income guidelines. You can use the chart below to see if you qualify.
| Number of Household Members | Gross Annual Household Income* |
| 1 | $21,780 |
| 2 | $29,420 |
| 3 | $37,060 |
| 4 | $44,700 |
| Each Additional Person** | $7,640 |
* Gross income means before tax. ** Please add $7,640.00 per year for each additional person in the household after 4 people.
How do I apply?
Before you fill out an application, you should contact your local weatherization agency to see if your home has been previously weatherized. A home can only receive this program's free weatherization services once, unless it received the services before September 30, 1994.
Once your local weatherization agency confirms that your home is eligible for weatherization, you can fill out and return an application. Your local weatherization agency can mail one to you.
What if I rent my home?
If the landlord agrees, renters in single-family, multi-family and mobile home residences can qualify for the free GEO Weatherization Program. Contact your local weatherization agency for details.
What if I live in an apartment?
You might be eligible for multi-family weatherization services if you are currently living in a building with more than four units and you DO NOT have your own furnace. Please ask your building manager to contact Energy Outreach Colorado at 1-888-963-8884 or look at answer number 9 below for more information. If your building has less than four units or you have your own furnace, please contact your local weatherization agency.
What if I live in a mobile home?
Mobile homes may also be eligible for the program. The most typical improvements done to a mobile home are skirting insulation, furnace replacement, storm windows and insulation.
How do I know the work completed by the agency is high quality?
Once the weatherization work is completed, an inspector will return to your home to assess the work done and make sure no work was missed. The GEO also works closely with all of its agencies to make sure staff members are properly trained and equipped and adhere to quality assurance standards.
What are the GEO Weatherization policies?
All policies and procedures are centrally managed on the Weatherization Partners Focalpoint portal. To access, please go to the following URL: https://focalpoint.state.co.us/sites/ESP/Docs/default.aspx and use the following as the login information: user: policies password: policie$1234.
