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Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Weatherization Assistance Program

Virginia Office

702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792

Distance: 1102 Miles

(218) 735-6952

Website

https://www.aeoa.org/weatherization

Service Details

Description

Provides services to income-qualified homeowners and renters to reduce energy bills by making homes more energy efficient while protecting the health and safety of household members


Local Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) providers will do an energy audit to determine if weatherization is needed and will create a plan for the most cost-effective energy efficient improvements for your home.


Services may include:
* Addition of attic or wall insulation
* Reduction of air leakage
* Replacement or repair of furnaces, boilers, and water heaters
* Education on how you can reduce energy usage in your home


Features

  • Area Served by County
    • St. Louis County 
  • Organization Type
    • Community Action Partnership 
  • Specialization
    • People with low income 

Eligibility

Households are eligible based on 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines or if eligible for assistance under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) income limit of 50% of State Median Income, whichever is greater. Households receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) within the last 12 months are also eligible.


Priority is given to households with:
* Elderly or disabled family members
* Children under 19 years of age
* High energy consumption


Please note that the wait time for assistance, after eligibility has been determined, varies between local WAP providers.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serves Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties, including the City of Duluth


Application Instructions

Complete one application for both Energy Assistance and Weatherization Assistance:
* English Application
* Spanish Application
* Hmong Application
* Somali Application
* Vietnamese Application


Applications can also be picked up from your local service provider, or Minnesota residents can obtain an application and more information by calling (800) 657-3710 or email: energy.info@state.mn.us


Mail the completed application to your local provider.


Fees

There is no fee.


Business Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday


Area Served

Most programs are available in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties.


Some programs are also available in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, and Pine Counties.


Service area may be dependent on program availability. Please check to confirm if the service is available in your location.


Websites

https://www.aeoa.org/weatherization

https://www.aeoa.org

Phone Numbers

Type Number Hours
Main (218) 749-2912
Toll Free (800) 662-5711

Last Update

8/30/2024

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