For Immediate Release
Contact: Roy Ortega, Community Relations Specialist, at 562-4100 ext 122
Email: rortega@projectbravo.org
Weatherization Assistance Program
Project BRAVO, Inc., El Paso’s anti-poverty Community Action Program, is now accepting applications from qualified residents for its Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). This program is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) and administered by the State of Texas to provide home weatherization services to the elderly, disabled and low-income families of El Paso.
Weatherization of a home permanently reduces utility bills by increasing energy efficiency. The program is being offered free to residents who qualify.
Home weatherization is based on an energy assessement of properties that qualify under the program. Newer properties generally do not qualify for the service. However, eligible homes will be assessed to determine if repairs or replacement of insulation, weather-stripping and heating and cooling systems are needed. The goal is to help clients realize savings of 25-30% on their energy bills (gas and electric combined) during peak months (winter/summer) after weatherization.
Residents of El Paso are urged to call Project BRAVO at 562-4100 and ask for the Weatherization Hotline to determine if they qualify for the service.
A total of $8 million have been allocated to El Paso to weatherize as many as 1,600 eligible homes. The work will be done by licensed and insured contractors.
Project BRAVO provides housing, education and employment services to elderly, disabled and low-income residents of El Paso. Project BRAVO was established in 1965 as a private IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt Corporation and is the designated Community Action Agency (CAA) for all of El Paso County. Project BRAVO is funded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) through the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) and various other funding sources.
Project BRAVO, Inc. 4838 Montana Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79903 Tel. 915-562-4100 http://www.projectbravo.org