Weatherization Program

The Blachly-Lane Weatherization Program is effective form January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2010. The program is for existing electrically-heated homes and manufactured homes in the Blachly-Lane service area.

Options:

Rebate (or credit to electric account) equal to 25% of job cost and $3.00 per sq. ft. for replacement windows (Class 30, U = 0.30). The maximum combined rebate for insulation and windows is $500.
Zero interest loan up to $500.
Prime plus 2% loan from Blachly-Lane up to $3000 or
Bank loan up to $5000 with Blachly-Lane buying down the interest rate three (3) percentage points.

Other Rebates:

Solar Rebate of $300. For systems that qualify for the Oregon State solar tax credit.

Duct Test and Seal in accordance with PTCS and Oregon State tax credit standards: Manufactured Homes - $100,
Single Family Homes - $175.

To Apply:

Request recommendations and contractor list from Blachly-Lane.
Get bids on work to be done. Send accepted copy to Blachly-Lane.
Request inspection after work is finished.
Complete the Weatherization Completion Form and include a copy of your paid invoice.

Links to State and Fereral tax credits:

http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/RES/RETC.shtml

For information on Federal tax credits details are available at: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits

Low-Income Weatherization:

For low-income* households, Blachly-Lane is cooperating with the Housing Authority and Community Services Agency of Lane County (HACSA) to provide weatherization assistance.

*Guidelines (2007/2008):

Household Size	Gross Income
1	$21,093
2	$27,583
3	$34,073
4	$40,563
5	$47,053

Households are served according to Federal Priority Groups and available funding resources. For more information about the weatherization assistance program call HACSA at (541) 682-3999.