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Energy Efficiency for Low Income
Free Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Programs
If you are a low income homeowner or renter, you may qualify for free weatherization
of your home or other assistance to improve your home’s energy efficiency.
Click Here to see the services that are available
through these programs.
Contact the agency nearest you to see if you qualify and get on their list to get your home Energy$mart. Click Here to find out the agency in your area that delivers these programs.
Assistance in Paying your Heating and Electric Bills
The New Mexico Human Services Department with its Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides help to
low-income New Mexican households, including disabled individuals
and senior citizens living on fixed incomes with help on
heating and cooling costs during the year.
For additional information and to see if you qualify for
the LIHEAP program please visit the New Mexico Human Services
Department at http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/isd/liheap.html
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission News Link on LIHEAP
Program
Weatherization Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program is a federal grant program administered
by the U.S. Department of Energy, and managed in New Mexico by the New Mexico
Mortgage Finance Authority through partnerships with The State of New Mexico,
community based non-profit organizations, and public utilities.
After completing an Energy Audit and a Blower Door test the Weatherization Assistance
program will provide income-qualified customers with free installation
of energy saving products that help to improve the energy efficiency
of their homes and lower their utility bills. Weatherization crews may apply
or install the following energy saving measures;
Air
Leakage Reduction
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Insulation: |
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Lighting: |
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Refrigerators: |
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Agencies Supporting Energy Efficiency Assistance
For more information or to apply to receive energy efficiency
assistance, contact the agency that supports your county
or pueblo.
Serving Northern New Mexico - Los
Amigos Educational Resource Center
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Serving Central New Mexico - Central New Mexico Housing
Corporation
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Serving Eastern New Mexico - Region VI Housing Authority
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Serving Southern New Mexico - Community
Action Agency of Southern New Mexico
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