Weatherization

Weatherization services help reduce energy cost and make your home more energy efficient.

This program does not assist with due, past due, or disconnected utility (electric, gas, wood/propane/oil) services and bills. Please refer to the Electric and Gas Assistance page.

Are you interested in lowering your utility bills?

We can help through the Weatherization Program. This program aims to reduce energy costs and make your home more energy-efficient. Program restrictions apply, so please call to see if you qualify for this program.

The Weatherization Program services can include (if applicable): 

  • Carbon Monoxide testing of combustion appliances (e.g., gas furnaces, gas water heaters, gas stoves, gas dryers)

  • Carbon Monoxide alarm installation

  • Energy conservation education

  • Instruction on How/When to use appliances efficiently

  • Repair or replacement of furnace

  • Installation of energy-efficient appliances

  • Replacement of refrigerators

  • Replacement of microwave ovens

  • Miscellaneous Services: caulking, cover plate gaskets, glass replacement, weather stripping, cooler vent covers, faucet restrictors, low-flow shower heads, water heater blankets, water heater pipe wrap, LED interior/exterior fixtures, and bulbs.

Eligibility

  • Be a resident of California

  • Be a permanent and legal United States resident

  • Meet income guidelines

  • Be responsible for energy bills and costs

Required Documents

  • Valid picture identification

  • Social Security Card

  • Income for all household members for the last 30 days

  • Current electric and gas bill (must have at least a 22-day billing cycle and include all pages)

  • Rental Agreement or proof of ownership of a home (deed or mortgage statement)

Income Guidelines

Persons In Household Monthly Income
1 $2,700.17
2 $3,531.00
3 $4,361.83
4 $5,192.75
5 $6,023.59
6 $6,854.43
7 $7,010.21
8 $7,166.00
9 $7,321.78
10* $7,477.56

*For families/households with more than 10 persons, add $155.78 for each additional person.

Application Process

Step 1

Schedule an appointment in the scheduling widget.

Step 2

  • Make sure you have all required documents

  • Check your email and text for notifications from KCAO

  • If you didn’t receive a notification, please call (559) 582-4386

Step 3

Attend your appointment and bring all required documents to the KCAO main office.

Weatherization Scheduling Widget

 Text "energy" to 559-314-3627

To receive updates regarding our Home & Energy programs.

 If you encounter an emergency such as no hot water or no cooling in the home or are in need of general weatherization assistance, please call (559) 415-7215 or email us at WX@KCAO.org with your name, house address, and phone number so we may see about addressing your needs.  Please let us know, specifically, what your needs are.

Frequently Asked Questions

I need help in replacing windows.

Weatherization conducts assessments to determine what can be done. Window replacement could be one of the items if it's considered a safety hazard, however the Weatherization assessment will ultimately determine this.