Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)
Weatherization Assistance Program
Blue Earth County - Minnesota Valley Action Council
706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001-6803
Distance: 919 Miles
(507) 345-6822
lynn@mnvac.org
https://www.mnvac.org/programs/energy/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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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
Eligibility
Households at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, based on past three months of income and households receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) within the last 12 months. 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 Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, LeSueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties
Available to both low-income homeowners and renters on a one-time basis service.
Application Instructions
Complete one of the following applications and mail it to your local energy assistance provider.
* English Application
* Spanish Application
* Hmong Application
* Somali Application
* Vietnamese Application
Minnesota residents may also obtain an application and more information by calling (800) 657-3710.
Fees
Services are provided free of cost.
Area Served
Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (507) 345-6822 | |
| Toll Free | (800) 767-7139 |
Last Update
1/21/2022
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
- Employment Support for Older Workers
- Energy Assistance Program
- Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota (FAIM)
- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)
- Free or Low-Cost Cars - Wheel Get There
- Home Repair Financial Assistance
- Information and Support
- Job Search Assistance
- Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Community Partner
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-3000.0500-230Furnaces 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.