Energize Delaware’s HEC2 Program is now offering FREE Home Energy Check-Ups to income-qualified Delaware residents (see below). A Home Energy Check-Up is a fast, easy way to increase the energy efficiency of your home and help you start saving immediately. When you schedule a Check-Up, one of our energy-efficiency professionals will come to your home and assess the condition of its insulation, heating and air-cooling system, lighting, appliances and more to identify simple ways to help you save energy and money.
- Interview: The visit will begin with some basic questions, review of the client’s energy bill(s) and eligibility. The following documents are required to check for eligibility:
- Photo ID for the applicant
- At least one (1) or more utility bills
- Proof of income (pay stub or W-2) or proof of benefit (Social Security, SSI, TANF, GA, WIC and/or food stamps award letter)
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Automatic Qualifier |
OR |
Proof of Income |
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Client must provide a recent award letter from one (1) of the following: · Food stamps · WIC · LIHEAP · TANF/GA · Medicaid |
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Client must provide a recent copy of each applicable document: · Two (2) pay stubs · W-2s · Previous year’s tax return · SSI/SS award letter · Unemployment |
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Number of People Living in Household |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
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Maximum Annual Household Income |
$44,250 |
$50,550 |
$56,900 |
$63,200 |
$68,250 |
$73,300 |
$78,350 |
$83,400 |
- Walk-through: A Check-Up professional will perform a walk-through of your home to show you how you can reduce the amount of energy you use and save money. Your Check-Up professional will assess the condition of the following items:
- Insulation levels
- Air leakage
- Heating and cooling systems
- Windows and doors
- Lighting and appliances
- Water-heating equipment
- Energy counseling: The Check-Up professional will discuss their findings and give information about additional resources available for energy-related repairs, assistance and/or conservation. After the Check-Up, you will receive a report summarizing important findings, recommended improvements and opportunities to reduce your energy use and costs while improving the comfort of your home.
- Installation of energy-saving measures: With your permission, the Check-Up professional may provide and install the following energy-saving measures in your home at no additional cost:
- LED light bulbs
- Faucet aerators
- Efficient-flow fixed showerheads
- Water-heater pipe insulation (installed on hot and cold pipes for 6 feet from water heater)
Your customers can schedule their FREE Home Energy Check-Up by visiting www.EnergizeDelaware.org/HEC2 or calling 855-314-9966.
