The Weatherization Assistance Program reduces

energy for low-income families:

the Elderly,the Elderly,

the disabled,the disabled,

and children.

Through the installation of energy efficiency

measures,

Through the installation of

energy efficiency measures,

we ensure their health and

safety.

Low-income families typically spend 17% of their total

income on energy

Low-income families typically spend 17% of their total

income on energy

vs. 4% for other households.

vs. 4% for other households.

Each family averages $344* in first-year energy savings.

*Calculated 2009 based on 20-year EIA annual price projection discounted to present value.

Weatherizing these homes reduces the energy costs for

families

who are often forced to choose between heat

and other necessities.

We work in all types of homes:single-family,

multi-family,

and mobile homes.

These are among the things we find:

So this is what we do.

So this is what we do.

We make it warmer in the winter,

We make it warmer in the winter,

and cooler in the summer.

and cooler in the summer.

Carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by an average of 1.79 tons in every

home annually.

Gas space heating is reduced by an average of 32%.

For every $1.00 invested,

$1.65 is created in benefits.

$1.65 is created in benefits.

Weatherization requires skilled workers to carry out the program,

putting people back to work.

These are “green jobs” — jobs that reduce total energy use and

environmental impact on the planet.

These jobs cannot be exported.

Since 1976, men and women have been making Weatherization Work!

So far, over 6.2 million homes have been served by the Weatherization Program.

On a national level, 38 million homes are eligible for it.

On a national level, 38 million homes are eligible for it.

So we work...

and work…

and work…

and work…

For more information about theWeatherization Assistance Program,

call the Texas Department of Housing and

Community Affairs at (888) 606-8889.