Weston families can get help weatherizing their homes

Looking to save some money on your fuel bills?

Westons social services department has partnered with Mr. Handyman of Upper Fairfield County to promote the free-of-charge Home Energy Solutions Income Eligible (HES-IE), a program sponsored by Energize Connecticut that can help.

As heating fuel and electricity become more expensive, the case for weatherizing homes becomes stronger, while the costs of inaction increasingly hurt families budgets, according to Charlene Chiang-Hillman, Westons director of social services.

Mr. Handyman has committed its community outreach staff to provide in-home assistance with the HES-IE application process and scheduling to Weston residents, according to a press release issued by Mr. Handyman.

We need to get the word out. Many Weston seniors and families qualify, but they dont take advantage of this free weatherization and energy efficiency program. Either they havent heard about it, or they dont believe its really free, Ms. Chiang-Hillman said.

Customers of Connecticut Light & Power, Yankee Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas whose combined household earnings are less than 60% of the state median income are eligible for free-of-charge HES-IE services.

Program qualification is expedited for households receiving energy assistance, supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP), elderly living on Social Security, and families relying on disability or unemployment insurance.

We encourage residents to call Mr. Handymans outreach team if they are interested in this program. They may also call the Department of Social Services at 203-222-2663, Ms. Chiang-Hillman said.

Mr. Handyman will donate $25 to the Weston Warm-Up Fund for each HES-IE appointment that is completed by their company. We hope all eligible households will buy into this win-win campaign: homes become more comfortable and energy bills decrease, our audit and insulation crews have work, and the Warm-Up Fund receives much-needed cash, said Lorenzo Wyatt, co-owner of Mr. Handyman.

For more information, visit mrhandymangreen.com or call 203-373-7717.

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Weston families can get help weatherizing their homes