The Weatherization Assistance Program is a year-round program funded by the Federal and State Government as well as local Utilities that provides energy saving home improvements to income-eligible households to reduce energy use and costs as well as keeping the household healthy and safe.
View a brief Introduction to Weatherization video, here. (Offered in English, Espanol, Hmoob, Soomaali) – from the MN Dept. of Commerce
Eligibility
Homeowners and renters who are approved for the Energy Assistance Program are automatically screened for participation in the Weatherization Assistance Program. Priority is given to households with at least one senior citizen, individual with a disability or child, or to households with the highest heating costs. Each home is eligible for weatherization assistance once every 15 years.
If you need an application, call the Energy Assistance program at 1-800-944-3281, e-mail eap@semcac.org, or download an application by clicking here.
If you have received a grant from Energy Assistance, please call the Weatherization Program at 1-800-944-3207 or send us information via the Semcac Message Center.
Energy Audit
The weatherization process begins with an energy audit where one of our trained staff assess and documents the energy conservation needs of your home. During the audit, we visit your home and see what steps can be taken to help reduce your energy bill. The audit can take three to four hours at your home where one of our Energy Auditors will:
After your audit is complete, our Energy Auditor will let you know what energy measures will most effective for your home.
Mechanical Systems
If the Energy Auditor finds it necessary, we send a licensed, insured, and bonded mechanical contractor to perform a thorough clean-and-tune of your heating system and address any health, safety, or mechanical issues identified during the energy audit. Our funding also covers the cost of repairs and/or replacement of these systems.
Weatherization
Next, we send our Weatherization crew to complete weatherization work on your home. This may include sealing air leaks, insulating attics and walls, and addressing any health and safety issues found in your home.
Inspection
Finally, our Energy Auditor/Inspector will visit your home to make sure quality work was done. The inspector will personally go over any work done on your home with you to make sure that you are satisfied, as well as answer any questions you may have.
Staff Credentials
Click Play, below, to hear an audio clip about Semcac Weatherization from our Exec. Director.
Semcac Weatherization brochures
Wanted
Mechanical, Electrical, Solar & General Contractors
Semcac’s Energy Programs are seeking Electrical, Appliance, and Mechanical Contractors. Work is performed in Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele, Olmsted and Winona counties. Contractors must have current bonds, licenses, insurance, and ability to complete all work in accordance with MN energy program policies, standards and requirements. Preference will be given to minority firms, women business enterprises and labor surplus area firms. If interested in an application, please visit our website www.semcac.org or contact Chris Gudmundson, Energy Programs Assistant at 1-800-944-3207. Semcac is an EOE/AA/ADA Compliance Organization.
If you are interested in working as a Mechanical or Electrical Contractor with Semcac’s Energy Programs, please complete and return the Application and return to our office. Semcac is required to maintain documentation that our contractors meet the standards set by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security. Thank you for your interest in helping others.
RFQ Instructions for Quotes – HVAC/Electrical Contractors
Mechanical & Electrical Contractor Application Form (via Google forms)
General Contractors are also needed. Work is performed in Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele, Olmsted and Winona Counties. We require a minimum of $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability and Comprehensive Automotive Liability insurance, as well as Workers’ Compensation insurance.
General & Solar Contractor Application Form (via Google forms)