Community Action Agency of Delaware County is
now accepting applications for the Homeowners Energy Efficiency Loan Program
(HEELP).
HEELP is an affordable loan program designed to help homeowners
make their homes more energy-efficient.This program offers a great way
to reduce high energy bills and make home improvements at a very affordable
rate.
HEELP offers loans between $1,000 and $10,000. The loans
have a fixed interest rate of 1% for the 10-year term with no prepayment
penalties. Allowable uses of the
loan proceeds include insulation and duct-work; new energy-efficient windows and
doors; energy-efficient heating and cooling systems; hot water heaters and
roofs. Other permissible work includes repair of interior damage from roof
leaks, electrical repairs as well as any repairs that permit weatherization
work to take place.
For more information, call 610-891-5101 and ask about the HEELP
Program. Income limits apply. For example, the maximum allowed
annual income for a family of four is $53,300.
