How the Weatherization Program can reduce your gas and electric bill

During my still somewhat short tenure here at Northeast Shores as the Housing Program Manager, I have found my duties rather rewarding. This sense of reward can be heavily attributed to the fact that I have been assured that individuals have experienced substantial reductions on their Dominion East Ohio utility bills as the byproduct of their involvement in the Housewarming Program. Funding is currently available to provide energy conservation services to your home. In most instances, this service is free.

Compliments of Housewarming Inspector, Tim Davis:

“The weatherization program can benefit any household. The home weatherization program funded by Dominion East Ohio Gas is available to all gas customers with proper applications. The service is free to all qualified applicants. Benefits can include attic and wall insulation, electric panel upgrade, furnace and hot water tank inspection, as well as replacement if need be the case. All work is performed by professionals in the field. The program is offered year-round with summer still providing a perfect opportunity to receive this service. The Housewarming program can reduce energy consumption by up to 40%.  Northeast Shores Development Corporation has successfully coordinated this program for over 15 years. This program operates consistent with the core values of Northeast Shores Collinwood by contributing to the quality of life of the residents of North Shore Collinwood.”

Compliments of Housewarming Program Recipient, Tina Lusane:

Mrs. Lusane noticed the difference in her home's heating with particular emphasis on the upper level of the home. She indicated that the insulation has shifted the upper level from freezing to comfortable. She feels that the contractors assigned to her home were very effective and efficient. 

Compliments of Housewarming Program Recipient, Hattie Smith:

Mrs. Smith indicates that the contractors who performed her work did a really good job. She feels that she is definitely a program recipient who has received the full benefit of involvement in the program as she had a non-operational furnace replaced for free. Mrs. Smith was also able to have follow-up work performed by the same contractor nearly a year later under the warranty that is provided through the program. She maintains that she feels that her utility bills are markedly noticeably reduced because of her involvement in the Housewarming Program.   

These case experiences illustrate the efficacy of the Housewarming Program. If you fall within the income guidelines that render you eligible for HEAP or PIPP, you would also be eligible for the Housewarming Program. If you have an interest in the program and feel that you are an eligible candidate, feel free to contact Shannon D. Harney, Housing Program Manager at Northeast Shores Development Corporation (216) 481–7660.

Shannon D. Harney is the Programs Manager and the Property Manager at Northeast Shores.