The Black River Area Development (BRAD) Corporation is accepting applications for its free Weatherization Assistance Program. BRAD Weatherization, an energy efficiency program of the Arkansas Energy Office and Department of Energy, is available in all eight area Arkansas counties (Baxter, Marion, Fulton, Izard, Searcy, Stone, Boone and Newton).
BRAD Weatherization installation includes insulation for attics, walls and floors, weather stripping on doors and windows, air sealing crawl spaces and attics and health and safety measures. According to the BRAD Corporation, families receiving weatherization services could see their annual energy bills reduced by an average of $200 to $300 each year for up to 30 years.
Qualifying household incomes can’t exceed 200% of poverty guidelines as determined by the Department of Energy. Households with a member receiving Social Security are also categorically eligible. In addition, priority is given to households with elderly or handicapped members, households with children ages 18-and-under and Native Americans.
To apply, contact BRAD Program Director Johnie Dean at 870-202-1347 or Johnie.dean@bradcorp.org or Lesleigh Whitlock at 870-202-1365 or Lesleigh.whitlock@bradcorp.org. For additional information, go online to bradcorp.org.
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