Northumberland County Weatherization Program

How it works

Northumberland County’s weatherization department improves the energy efficiency of homes, with a particular focus on low-income households. Weatherization technicians perform energy audits and assessments to find where a home is losing energy and where safety issues may exist.

What the money covers

Based on the audit, the program may provide targeted improvements such as:

• Insulation for attics, basements, and sidewalls
• Improvements to refrigerator efficiency
• Energy lighting
• Proper venting for dryers to the outside
• Mechanical ventilation
• Installation of smoke alarms
• Installation of carbon monoxide detectors
• Installation of thermostats
• Repairs to windows and doors

The page says windows and doors can be repaired, but replacement of windows and doors requires state approval.

Amounts and matching

The program is funded by the state and federal government. There is no cost for labor or materials to the homeowner, and the county states that no liens will ever be placed against the home because of participation.

What is not included

The page specifically says furnaces are not replaced under the weatherization program. Furnace replacement is reserved for the LIHEAP crisis program only.

How to apply

The page does not provide a formal application process, but it does provide program contact information and states that residents are placed on a wait list once added.

Timing and deadlines

There is a wait list of about 1.5 to 2 years after a household is added. The page also notes that, due to the high volume of residents needing services, completion can take up to two years.