$2,826 to Pay Your Insulation Bills

As many as 20-30 million people are eligible to receive storm windows, insulation, and even weather-stripping that can help reduce their heating and cooling bills through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance program. Preference is given to persons over 60, those with disabilities and families with children. Apply through your state weatherization agency. Income eligibility requirements go up to $30,975 for a family of 4. Contact Weatherization Assistance Programs Branch, EE44, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20585; 877-337-3463; http://www.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/