The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) will pay up to $4,500 for weatherization if you meet income guidelines. Many more people qualify to get 100% of their insulation cost paid for than make use of it.
If you already receive fuel assistance (LIHEAP), you are eligible! Apply for the Weatherization Assistance program by calling (508) 747-7575 x 6253 or go to sscac.org/weatherization.
If you have not received fuel assistance before, check your income here: benefits.gov/benefit/1860. [or insert box]
Before you apply for weatherization, you must first get your income qualified with the South Shore Community Action Council (SSCAC): sscac.org/fuel-assistance, or call (508)746-6707. You must apply during the heating season, November to April.
Eligible applicants will receive a free home energy audit by SSCAC. This audit is different from the one Middleborough Gas & Electric requires for rebates. If you think your income qualifies for 100% WAP funding, start by applying for this program.
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Be patient. It may take some weeks to get a response to your application. Apply now—it is worth getting in line to get your weatherization paid for!
Families who use this no-cost program save an average of about $300 a year on their heating bills—at no upfront cost!
Middleborough Gas & Electric, the Council on Aging, the school resource officer, the veterans agent, and other service providers here in town can help you begin the process. Middleborough G&E has more about fuel-assistance-related resources on its Assistance Resources page.
Need your heating system repaired or replaced? Another program called HEARTWAP can provide that at no cost, too. For information, contact the South Shore Community Action Council at (508) 747-7575 x6253 or sscac.org/heating-system-repair.
