From an story by on WXOW-TV, La Crosse:
Onalaska, Wisconsin (WXOW)- How would you like to save three hundred dollars on your home energy bill?
That’s how much one Onalaska man is saving after having his home weatherized for free, thanks to Couleecap.
The private, nonprofit agency will be spending between 6500 dollars and 8500 dollars to weatherize homes that meet eligibility requirements.
With the assistance, the Burkhardt’s were able to re-insulate their home, replace their water heater, and put in a new furnace for free.
In turn, he is able to save money on his energy bills.
In total, Burkhardt is now saving about three hundred dollars.
Burkhardt isn’t the only that stands to see savings.
More than a thousand other homes will also be weatherized like Burkhardt’s was under the Couleecap program.
Executive Director Grace Jones says, “It’s part of the overall energy conservation movement trying to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and non-renewable.
Which also means less dependence on foreign fuel.
Although the program is free for the recipients, the money is coming from somewhere.
Couleecap has a little more than 8.3 million dollars in its budget for the weatherization program thanks to state and federal dollars, including about 3.6 million dollars coming from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act or stimulus package. . . .
If you think you might be eligible for the weatherization program, go to Couleecap.org.
Or call, Couleecap their in La Crosse in 608-782-4877 or 1-866-717-9490.