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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.

1. **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)

| **Automatic Qualifier** | **OR** | **Proof of Income** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Client must provide a recent award letter from one (1) of the following: ·         Food stamps ·         WIC ·         LIHEAP ·         TANF/GA ·         Medicaid |   | 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 |

| **Number of People Living in Household** | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Maximum Annual Household Income** | $44,250 | $50,550 | $56,900 | $63,200 | $68,250 | $73,300 | $78,350 | $83,400 |

 

1. **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

1. **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.
2. **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](http://www.EnergizeDelaware.org/HEC2) or calling 855-314-9966.

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