OCTOBER IS ENERGY AWARENESS MONTH
Did you know?
Ohio's Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) is a federally funded low-income residential energy efficiency program. The program reduces low-income households' energy use, thus creating more affordable housing for those in most need. Services include attic, wall and basement insulation; blower-door-guided air leakage reduction; heating system repairs or replacements; and health and safety testing and inspections. All measures are provided based on an on-site energy audit and on cost-effective guidelines developed using the NEAT computerized energy audit. Individualized client education is an important component of the program.
MYCAP ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM
Emergency Home Services Program
MYCAP has received funding from Mahoning County Job and Family Services beginning April 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
The funding will provide Mahoning County residents that qualify a stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, bedding, and/or a crib.
Applications may be picked up at the MYCAP office, 1325 Fifth Ave, Youngstown. The envelope will be labeled “Emergency Home Services”. Complete the application, follow instructions and insert required documentation so the process is not delayed. You may drop off the application (use the same envelope) in the mailbox located outside the office door.
To qualify you must meet the following criteria
- Meet the 200% of the Poverty Income Guidelines.
- Must be employed, or at risk of losing current employment through no fault of your own.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have a minor child living in the household, child(ren) must be attending school or the equivalent (i.e. homeschooling).
- If single, a pregnant mom qualifies.
For additional information contact the MYCAP office at 330.747.7921 ext. 1771
Community Action Month
Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)
Thoughts of James B. Collier
MYCAP Weatherization Inspector/QCI
What Weatherization Means to Mahoning County Residents
There are truly residents in need of our services that without these their living conditions would be unsafe and/or unhealthy. So, we know when talking with the customers during the initial and final inspections of their weatherization jobs, the health and safety, and air leakage problems would not be addressed if not for weatherization services. Especially that of senior residents as they live on limited incomes. Our services, such as furnace repair or replacement, hot water tanks, insulation, and updating electrical panels are services that help eases the energy burdens of our community with the hopes other monthly expenses can be met. So, what is rewarding to us is the appreciation of those we help.
(Energy Conservation Measures are determined by the inspectors based on what is required at each individual home)
Contact us for more information:
MYCAP Energy Services Department
1325 Fifth Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44504
330.747.7921 ext. 1727
Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)
HWAP is a federally funded, a low-income residential energy assistance program that reduces the energy use of qualified households throughout the state of Ohio. HW AP services may include the following:
- Attic, sidewall, and basement crawlspace insulation
- Blower door guided primary air leakage reduction
- Health and Safety inspections along with testing
- Primary heating systems inspection for repair or replacement
- AC inspections for repair or replacement
- Knob and tube removal
- Insulation installation