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
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OR
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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
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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Maximum Annual Household Income
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$44,250
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$50,550
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$56,900
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$63,200
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$68,250
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$73,300
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$78,350
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$83,400
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- 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.