With the cost of living and energy prices rising in Southwest Montana, the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) offers several programs designed to help defray energy costs for area residents.
The HRDC currently offers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides financial assistance to households to help pay winter home heating bills with eligibility based on gross income and resources. The Energy Share of Montana supports those who are without or soon to be without power due to receiving a disconnect notice from their utility provider.
As part of its programs, the HRDC offers no-cost home weather services to LIHEAP-eligible customers to make their homes more energy efficient while reducing the financial burden of energy costs. According to a release from the HRDC, common weatherization services provided include air sealing, attic sealing/insulation, floor skirt/crawl space insulation, wall insulation, weather-stripping, window and door repair/replacement, minor energy-related repairs, and heating system testing and repair.
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