IHWAP is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the state supplemental Energy Assistance Fund.  Weatherization services are provided by local community action agencies or not-for-profit agencies throughout the state. You may contact the agency provider in your area, to apply for weatherization services.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is providing a large increase in DOE Weatherization funds.  This Economic Stimulus funding will allow many more low-income Illinois homes to be weatherized over the next two years.  If you would like to apply to have your home weatherized, seek employment as an energy auditor or staff for a local agency, or would like to become a weatherization contractor, please contact the "agency provider in your area." Select the County, or area that you are interested in, and then contact the local Weatherization agency.    

Although most dwellings waste energy, different types of houses and apartments have different energy problems. Depending on the circumstances and condition of your dwelling, some of the following weatherization work may be done:

• Sealing cracks with weatherstrip and caulk.
• Insulating attics and walls.
• Repairing windows and doors.
• Replacing windows.

Weatherization services include having an experienced heating contractor examine your heating system. This contractor will make sure the heating system is safe and in good working order. Work on your furnace may include one or more of the following:

• Clean and tune.
• Repair.
• Retrofit.
• In some cases, replacement of the unit.