PINEVILLE, La. — Eligible Cleco residential customers looking for ways to save both energy and money can get help this summer through a new Income-Qualified (IQ) weatherization program offered through Power Wise™, Cleco's energy efficiency program.
“The program is designed to help low-income households make their homes more energy efficient,” said Jaci Sewell, manager of energy efficiency at Cleco. “Over 300 income-qualified customers have participated since the program launched in January, and we expect more to sign up during the hot summer months.”
Weatherization services may include the following: attic insulation, air and duct sealing to reduce air leakage, replacement of regular light bulbs with LEDs and installation of low-flow faucet aerators and shower heads.
“Cleco Power Wise™ also provides certain weatherization services to homeowners and renters who do not meet federal income guidelines, so we encourage all customers to apply,” said Sewell.
Customers may sign up at www.cleco.com/weatherization or by calling Power Wise™ at 1-833-373-6842. A Cleco-approved contractor will schedule the weatherization assessment on a first-come, first-served basis, Cleco officials say.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the cost of heating and cooling a home can account for up to 40 percent of the average household's monthly energy bill, so weatherizing a home can make a real difference.
For more information, visit www.cleco.com/powerwise or email energyefficiency@cleco.com.
