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The Weatherization Assistance Program reduces energy for low-income families:
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the Elderly,
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the disabled, the Elderly,
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the disabled, and children.
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Through the installation of energy efficiency measures,
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we ensure their health and safety. Through the installation of energy efficiency measures,
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we ensure their health and safety. Low-income families typically spend 17% of their total income on energy
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vs. 4% for other households.
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Weatherization saves each family $437 in heating and cooling costs every year at current prices.
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Weatherizing these homes reduces the energy costs for families
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who are often forced to choose between heat
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and other necessities.
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We work in all types of homes:and other necessities.
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We work in all types of homes: single-family,
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We work in all types of homes: single-family,multi-family,
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We work in all types of homes: multi-family,and mobile homes.
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These are among the things we find: and mobile homes. We work in all types of homes:
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These are among the things we find:
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So this is what we do.
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We make it warmer in the winter,
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and cooler in the summer.
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Carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by an average of 1.79 tons in every home annually.
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Gas space heating is reduced by an average of 32%.
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For every $1.00 invested, Gas space heating is reduced by an average of 32%.
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$1.65 is created in benefits.For every $1.00 invested,
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$1.65 is created in benefits. Weatherization requires skilled workers to carry out the program, putting people back to work.
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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.
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These are “green jobs” — jobs that reduce total energy use and environmental impact on the planet. These jobs cannot be exported.
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Since 1976, men and women have been making Weatherization Work! These jobs cannot be exported.
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So far, over 7* million homes have been served by the Weatherization Program. *Total homes includes units weatherized as part of the American Recovery Act and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
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So far, over 7* million homes have been served by the Weatherization Program. On a national level, 38 million homes are eligible for it.
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So we work...
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and work…
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For more information about the Weatherization Assistance Program, visit/call (insert your program information here)
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