Deborah McColloch, Director: 1234 Market St., 17th Flr., Philadelphia, PA 19107

Weatherization Assistance

Weatherization Assistance Program
OHCD, through the Philadelphia Housing Development Corp. (PHDC), operates the Weatherization Assistance Program. The flier below (click here) provides the guidelines for this program.

Weatherization Manual
PHDC also publishes a Weatherization Manual to assist homeowners with energy saving projects for their home. Click on the image below to view the Manual as a .pdf file. The Table of Contents is provided at right.
 
Table of Contents
Introduction
 1
Weatherization Assistance Program
 3
Income Guidelines
4
How to Apply
 4
Energy Education
 4
Weatherization Reduces Your Energy Bills
 5
Energy Use
Average Energy Use in a Philadelphia Household
 7
Meters and Bills
How to Read Your Electric Meter
 9
How to Read Your Gas Meter
 10
Understanding the Results
 10
How to Read Your Energy Bills
 11
Weatherizing
Caulking
 13
Weatherstripping
 14
Wrapping
 15
Insulating
 15
Save Energy and Money
Comfort Systems
17
Preventive Maintenance — Heating System
 17
Replacing the Furnace Filter
18
Programmable Thermostats
18
Heating Checklist
 19
Window-Mounted Air Conditioners
 20
Central Air Conditioning
20
Cooking Checklist
20
Energy-Efficient Water Heating
 21
Faucets and Showers
 21
Clothes Washer
21
Automatic Dishwashers
 21
Insulate Hot-Water Pipes and Water Heater
 22
Lower Your Water-Heater Thermostat
 23
Energy-Efficient Windows
 23
Basement Window Well Covers
 24
Basement Partition Area
24
Roof Area
24
Lighting
 25
Appliances
 26
Shopping for Appliances
29
Energy Guide Label
29
Energy Use Quiz
31
Energy Assistance Programs
35
Energy Prices
39
Maintenance Schedule
40

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