OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – United Way of the Midlands brought back the Weatherization Assistance Program to Douglas County to help neighbors make improvements that will save money in the long term.
- The program makes energy efficient improvement to homes for love income households
- The program can help fix broken windows, furnaces and seal areas where cold weather is getting in
- The program can help neighbors save up to 20% in utility bills
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United Way for the Midlands is working to help lower income households save money this winter by bringing back a free program aimed to reduce energy costs through home improvements in Douglas County.
The Weatherization Assistance Program can help low-income neighbors save up to 20% on utility bills. The program helps neighbors install weatherization strips to seal areas, install insulation, fix broken windows, replace furnaces and more.
“Instead of just going in and paying your utility bill, we can benefit clients in the long term by seeing the savings within the home and being able to save their monthly and annual budget a significant amount of dollars,” said Matt Wallen, senior vice president for Community Investments.