Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.
Weatherization Assistance Program
Prairie Five Community Action Agency - Main Office
719 N 7th St, Ste 302, Montevideo, MN, 56265
Distance: 1362 Miles
(320) 269-6578
prairiefive@prariefive.com
https://prairiefive.org/programs/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
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Area Served by County
- Big Stone County
- Chippewa County
- Lac qui Parle County
- Swift County
- Yellow Medicine County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Specialization
- Family
- Older adults
- 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 Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties and the Upper Sioux Community
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
Food Shelf:
9:00am - 12:00pm, Monday - Friday
1:00pm - 4:00pm, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Area Served
Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main | (320) 269-6578 | |
TDD | (320) 269-6988 | |
Toll Free | (800) 292-5437 |
Last Update
11/27/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
- Emergency Shelter
- Energy Assistance Program
- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)
- Food Shelf
- Holiday Program
- Home Delivered Meals
- Home Repair Financial Assistance
- Information and Support
- Local Bus Service - Prairie Five RIDES
- Senior Dining and/or Takeout
- Specialized Equipment and Supplies
- Transitional Housing
- Transportation - Prairie Five RIDES
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BH-3000.1800-950Weatherization Programs Definition
Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies to help people improve the energy efficiency of their homes and protect them from the elements. The program provides ceiling insulation, attic venting, double glazed windows, weather-stripping, minor housing envelope repairs, low-flow showerheads, evaporative cooler vent covers, water heater blankets, pipe wrap, duct wrap, switch and outlet gaskets, caulking, and other related energy conservation measures. Weatherization programs may have age, income, disability or other eligibility requirements.
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BM-3000.0500-450.25Furnaces Definition
Programs that pay for or provide new or reconditioned heating systems. Furnaces are powered by wood, coal, oil, propane, natural gas or electricity and pump heated air throughout a home or other building using a system of ducts. Some systems heat water which circulates through radiators. Included are programs that provide grants or loans for furnace replacement.