Weatherizatioin
Urban League Weatherization Assistance Programs enable low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy-efficient. The weatherization
team has highly trained and professionally certified personnel who use advanced energy audits and sophisticated equipment to identify cost effective measures. Measures may include caulking installing insulation, furnace repair or replacement, and window and door repairs or re-placement with the goal of reducing home energy costs, improving its comfort ensuring the health and safety of the home and improving its air quality.
A partnership with Laclede’s Red Tag Program also helped many clients with immediate furnace repairs in its inaugural year. This new partnership allowed its self-performing construction crew to heavily concentrate on the health and safety of a home’s air quality. The League’s self-performing construction crews help save St. Louis City homes from expensive bills and energy waste through construction projects with the support of the Missouri Department of Economic Development and Division of Energy.
The Weatherization Assistance Program provides a range of free residential improvement services to reduce energy costs, increase safety, and provide an increased quality of life for St. Louis City and East St. Louis residents.
Location & Contact:
St. Louis City Urban League
3701 Grandel Square
St.Louis, MO 63108
314-651-3646
St. Clair County Urban League
10220 Lincoln
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
618-274-1150
Weatherizatioin Training Program
How to apply:
1. Homeowners and Renters can apply
(Renters – Owner-Occupied Residences. Renter restrictions apply)
2. Eligibility is based on income
Size of Family Unit
Annual Gross Income
1............$29,100
2............$33,240
3............$37,380
4............$41,500
Additional Member Add............$4,140
3. Required Documentation
- Identification for everyone in the Household
-Proof of income for Everyone in the Household (previous 3 months) a Current Tax Return, Current Gas Bill and Current Electric Bill
-Current Mortgage Statement/Property Deed
-Proof of Homeowner’s Insurance
4. Complete an application: Applications
The Weatherization Assistance Program services include:
- Wall and Ceiling Insulation
- Sealing Air Leaks in the home
- Installing Weather Stripping
- Dryer Venting
- Glazing and Repairing Windows and Doors - Performing Minor Duct Repair
- Hot Water Tank Repair
- Furnace Repair and Replacement
Required Documentation:
- Identification for everyone in the household
- Proof of income for everyone in the household - Current Tax Return
- Current Gas or Electric Bill
- Current Mortgage Statement/Property Deed
- Proof of Homeowner’s Insurance
New Session Starting Each Month!
Home Energy Auditor and Weatherization Specialist Training Opportunities
Goal
- Create green jobs for Illinois residents
- Increase skills and career opportunities for the under/unemployed in Illinois
- Improve energy-efficiency and lower energy costs for low income residents
Benefits
- Job Readiness Training
- Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification
- OSHA Safety Training
- Lead Renovator Certification
Incentives
Receive both classroom and hands-on training that will lead to BPI certification
- Stipends based upon attendance and performance
- Receive support services to assist with completing the training, including but not limited to soft-skills training, job development, work tools and clothing assistance, transportation assistance and child care
Eligibility
- St. Clair County Resident
- Underemployed or Unemployed
- High School Diploma or GED
- Pass the Test Adult Basic Education (TABE) test in reading and math with a 10.0 or higher – 8.0 or higher in reading and math for Weatherization Specialist Training
- Drug Free as evidenced by toxicology test