ENERGY CONSERVATION

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Weatherization

CEDA's Weatherization Program focuses on making homes safer and more energy-efficient for qualifying low-income residents in the city of Chicago and suburban Cook County. Repairing or replacing older furnaces, installing heat-saving insulation and sealing bypasses to conserve energy are often the means used to keep homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. The Weatherization Program also strives to make homes safer by installing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers, as well as repairing gas lines within the home. This service is available to qualifying homeowners and renters who apply at local intake sites. If a rental unit is being weatherized, the landlord must pay for half of the repair costs unless she/he meets certain qualifications.
 
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the weatherization program, participants must reside in Cook County and be at 150% of the poverty level. Special emphasis is given to families with children under the age of five, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

Weatherization Hotline: (800) 571-CEDA (2332)

Weatherization Brochure

• English
• Spanish

Where to Apply: Residents must apply for the weatherization program at a local intake site. Intake sites are organized by the ZIP codes they serve. Please bring proof of home ownership, a current electric/gas bill, hard copy of social security number for the head of the household (social security number only for those who are 16 and older in the residence), and proof of income for the previous 12 months when you apply for the program.

Intake Sites:

PY 2008 Weatherization Intake Sites

ORGANIZATION	ADDRESS	CITY	STATE	ZIP	PHONE
CEDA Northwest	1300 W Northwest Hwy	Mount Prospect	IL	60056	(847) 392-2332
Maine Township	1700 Ballard Rd	Park Ridge	IL	60068	(847) 297-2510
North Shore Senior Center	16 Northfield Rd	Northfield	IL	60093	(847) 784-6046
Hanover Township	250 S Illinois Rt 59	Bartlett	IL	60103	(630) 837-0301
Proviso-Leyden Council for Community Action	411 W Madison	Maywood	IL	60153	(708) 450-3500
CEDA Neighbors at Work	1220 Emerson	Evanston	IL	60201	(847) 328-5166
Bloom-Rich Community Development Association	1203 West End Ave	Chicago Heights	IL	60411	(708) 754-4575
CEDA for Community Action	53 E. 154th St.	Harvey	IL	60426	(708) 339-3610
Township of Stickney Senior Center	7745 S Leamington	Burbank	IL	60459	(708) 636-8850
CEDA Southeast	3518 W 139th St	Robbins	IL	60472	(708) 371-1522
CEDA Southwest	7666 W 63rd St	Summit	IL	60501	(708) 458-2736
Berwyn Cicero Council on Aging	7222 W Cermark Rd	North Riverside	IL	60546	(708) 447-2448
Methodist Youth Services	954 W Washington  4th fl	Chicago	IL	60607	(312) 733-8810
Labor Coalition for People's Action	37 S. Ashland	Chicago	IL	60607	(312) 243-9481
Spanish Coalition for Housing - Pilsen	1915 S Blue Island	Chicago	IL	60608	(312) 850-2660
Marillac House	212 S. Francisco Ave	Chicago	IL	60612	(773) 722-7440
JJ C Business Resource Center	130 E. Garfield	Chicago	IL	60615	(773) 548-7122
Community Care Outreach	1550 W 88th St	Chicago	IL	60615	(773) 881-9007
Unity Parenting & Counseling	600 W. Cermak Rd/Ste #300	Chicago	IL	60616	(312)-455-007
Spanish Coalition for Housing-Southside	9117 S Brandon St	Chicago	IL	60617	(773) 933-7575
Romanian American Community Center	3643 W Irving Park Road	Chicago	IL	60618	(773)-279-8880
Central United Methodist Church	8246 S Cottage Grove	Chicago	IL	60619	(773) 651-7691
Bethlehem Star MB Church	9231 S Cottage Grove	Chicago	IL	60619	(773) 487-8441
Greater Metropolitan Church	5856 S. Wabash	Chicago	IL	60620	(773) 667-2205
Pleasant Church M.B. Church-Satellite Service Universal Prayer Tower	7545 S Vincennes	Chicago	IL	60620	(773) 874-6103
Brock Social Services	10302 S Corliss Ave	Chicago	IL	60620	(773) 291-0500
Hope Organization II- Satellite Intake Site Bethlehem Star MB Church	6921  S Halsted	Chicago	IL	60621	(773) 846-0883
Action Coalition of Englewood	6455 S Peoria	Chicago	IL	60621	(773) 846-0080
Spanish Action Community of Chicago	2152 W Division St	Chicago	IL	60622	(773) 292-1052
Lawndale Consultants - Satellite Service Universal Prayer Tower	2115 S. Pulaski	Chicago	IL	60623	(773)521-3944
Christ Cathedral Baptist Church	449 W 111th St	Chicago	IL	60628	(773) 660-4296
SANAD	3302 W. 63rd St	Chicago	IL	60629	(773) 436-7989
WECAN (Woodlawn East Community and Neighbor	6450 S Stony	Chicago	IL	60637	(773) 288-3000
United Neighbors In Action	1620 N Pulaski Ave	Chicago	IL	60639	(773) 227-8550
Spanish Coalition for Housing - North Side	4035 W North	Chicago	IL	60639	(773) 276-7633
South East Asia Center	5120 N. Broadway	Chicago	IL	60640	(773) 989-6927
South Austin Coalition	5660 W. Madison	Chicago	IL	60644	(773) 287-4570
Chetwyn Rodgers Drive Development Corp.	25 N Cicero	Chicago	IL	60644	(773) 261-6098
Universal Prayer Tower	4540 W Washington Blvd Ste# 102	Chicago	IL	60644	(773) 378-3464
LUCHA	3541 W. North Ave	Chicago	IL	60647	(773) 276-5338 X 224
Healing Temple Church	4941 W Chicago Ave	Chicago	IL	60651	(773) 287-6964
Hope Organization I - Satellite Intake Site Bethlehem Star MB Church	4500 S Prairie	Chicago	IL	60653	(773) 624-4752
CEDA Near West	6141 W Roosevelt Rd	Cicero	IL	60804	(708)222-3824
Chicago South Development Corp.	12338 S Halsted	Chicago	IL	60827	(708) 388-9268

PY 2008 Weatherization Furnace Sites:

ORGANIZATION	ADDRESS	CITY	STATE	ZIP	PHONE
CEDA Northwest Self-Help	1300 W Northwest Hwy	Mount Prospect	IL	60056	(847) 392-2332
Maine Township	1700 Ballard Rd	Park Ridge	IL	60068	(847) 297-2510
North Shore Senior Center	16 Northfield Rd	Northfield	IL	60093	(847) 784-6046
Hanover Township	250 S Illinois Rt 59	Bartlett	IL	60103	(630) 837-0301
Proviso-Leyden Council for Community Action	411 W Madison	Maywood	IL	60153	(708) 450-3500
CEDA Neighbors at Work	1220 Emerson	Evanston	IL	60201	(847) 328-5166
Bloom-Rich Community Development Association	1203 West End Ave	Chicago Heights	IL	60411	(708) 754-4575
CEDA for Community Action	53 E. 154th St.	Harvey	IL	60426	(708) 339-3610
Township of Stickney Senior Center	7745 S Leamington	Burbank	IL	60459	(708) 636-8850
CEDA Southeast	3518 W 139th St	Robbins	IL	60472	(708) 371-1522
CEDA Southwest	7666 W 63rd St	Summit	IL	60501	(708) 458-2736
Berwyn Cicero Council on Aging	7222 W Cermark Rd	North Riverside	IL	60546	(708) 447-2448
Methodist Youth Services	954 W Washington  4th fl	Chicago	IL	60607	(312) 733-8810
Labor Coalition for People's Action	37 S. Ashland	Chicago	IL	60607	(312) 243-9481
Central United Methodist Church	8246 S Cottage Grove	Chicago	IL	60619	(773) 651-7691
Brock Social Services	10302 S Corliss Ave	Chicago	IL	60620	(773) 291-0500
Action Coalition of Englewood	6455 S Peoria	Chicago	IL	60621	(773) 846-0080
Spanish Action Community of Chicago	2152 W Division St	Chicago	IL	60622	(773) 292-1052
WECAN (Woodlawn East Community and Neighbor	6450 S Stony	Chicago	IL	60637	(773) 288-3000
South East Asia Center	5120 N. Broadway	Chicago	IL	60640	(773) 989-6927
South Austin Coalition	5660 W. Madison	Chicago	IL	60644	(773) 287-4570
Healing Temple Church	4941 W Chicago Ave	Chicago	IL	60651	(773) 287-6964
Chicago South Development Corp.	12338 S Halsted	Chicago	IL	60827	(708) 388-9268

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ComEd Rate Relief and Assistance Initiatives

 

INCOME GUIDELINES:

Family Size	200% of the Poverty Level	400% of the Poverty Level
	30-Day Income	30-Day Income
1	$ 1,701.00	$ 3,403.00
2	$ 2,281.00	$ 4,563.00
3	$ 2,861.00	$ 5,723.00
4	$ 3,441.00	$ 6,883.00
5	$ 4,021.00	$ 8,043.00
6	$ 4,601.00	$ 9,203.00
7	$ 5,181.00	$ 10,363.00
8	$ 5,761.00	$ 11,523.00
Documentation Needed:
Income: Proof of 30 day income for the entire household over 18 yrs. Old if working.  ComED Bill:  The issue date on the bill(s) should be within the last 30 days. Identification: Proof of Identification for the ComED Customer of Record (Gas, water, or telephone bills, photo ID, etc…) SSN: Proof of social security numbers for all household members over 1 yrs old is strongly suggested but not required. If you are interested in applying for the Special Hardship Fund and your household income is at or below 400 percent of poverty level ($80,000 for a family of four) you will need to bring proof of hardship and documentation such as – medical, military or disability.

 

ComEd Residential Rate Relief: One-time credit of up to $240.

Eligibility: Residential customers with household incomes of up to 200% of poverty level (see table above) and higher-than-average rate increases (30% or more). Must be ComEd customer of record before October 1, 2006.

ComEd Power Up:  Energy assistance grant of up to $400
FUNDING EXHASUSTED AS OF JULY 18, 2008

The Power Up Program is designed to assist needy families with an income level from 0% to 200% of poverty targeting households that are disconnected or receiving disconnect notices that have not received LIHEAP benefits. This program provides a one-time credit on eligible clients’ ComEd accounts up to $400.00 per household in a 12-month period.

Power Up Program Intake Sites:

ORGANIZATION	ADDRESS	CITY	ZIP	PHONE
CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center	1300 W. Northwest Hwy	Mt. Prospect	60056	(847) 392-2332
P.L.C.C.A - CEDA (Maywood)	411 W. Madison	Maywood	60153	(708) 450-3500
CEDA Neighbors at Work	1229 Emerson St	Evanston	60201	(847) 328-5166
Bloom-Rich Community Development Association	1203 W. End Ave	Chicago Heights	60411	(708) 754-4575
Bloom-Rich Community Development Association	1647 Cottage Grove Ave	Ford Heights	60411	(708) 758-2510
CEDA Center for Community Action	53 E. 154th St	Harvey	60426	(708) 339-3610
Southeast CEDA	3518 W. 139th St	Robbins	60472	(708) 371-1220
Southwest Development Association	7666 W. 63rd St	Summit	60501	(708) 458-2736
CEDA Central Administrative Offices	208 S. Lasalle St Suite 2010	Chicago	60604	(800) 571-2332
Bridgeport Volunteer Center	3339 S. Halsted	Chicago	60608	(773) 254-3718
Casa Aztlan	1831 S. Racine	Chicago	60608	(312) 666-5508
Romanian American Community Center	3643 W. Irving Park Rd	Chicago	60618	(773) 279-8880
Action Coalition of Englewood	6455 S. Peoria St	Chicago	60621	(773) 846-0080
P.R.U.A. Puertorriquenos Unidos en Accion	2606 W. Division	Chicago	60622	(773) 235-5274
Howard Area Community Center	7648 N. Paulina	Chicago	60626	(773) 262-6622
Brock Social Services	10302 S. Corliss	Chicago	60628	(773) 291-0500
Latino Organization of the Southwest	6507 S. Kedzie	Chicago	60629	(773) 925-0397
Spanish Coalition for Housing	4035 W. North Ave	Chicago	60639	(773) 276-7633
South-East Asia Center	5120 N. Broadway	Chicago	60640	(773) 989-6927
South Austin Coalition	5660 W. Madison	Chicago	60644	(773) 287-4570
Hope Organization 1	4500 S. Prairie	Chicago	60653	(773) 624-4752
Urhai Community Service Center	2945 W. Peterson Ave Ste 204	Chicago	60659	(773) 275-2688
CEDA Near West	6141 W. Roosevelt Rd	Cicero	60804	(708) 222-3824

 

AGENCIES OUTSIDE OF COOK COUNTY
LOCAL ADMINISTERING AGENCY	ADDRESS	CITY	SERVICE AREA (Counties)	ZIP	PHONE
Community Action Partnership of Lake County	1305 N Fairfield Rd	Round Lake Beach	Lake	60087	(847) 740-2115
Will County Center for Community Concerns	304 N. Scott Street	Joliet	Will	60432	(815) 722-0722
Kendall-Grundy Community Action	500A Countryside Center	Yorkville	Grundy, Kendall	60560	(630) 553-9100
Kankakee County Community Services	657 E. Court St., Suite 207	Kankakee	Kankakee	60901	(815) 933-7883
Northwester Illinois Community Action Agency	103-109 N Chicago Ave	Freeport	Stephenson, Jo Daviess, Winnebago and Boone	61032	(815) 232-3414
Tri-County Opportunities Council	405 Emmons Ave, PO Box 610	Rock Falls	Bureau, Carroll, Lasalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putman, Stark, Whiteside	61071	(815) 625-7830
City of Rockford Human Services Dept	612 N Church St	Rockford	Winnebego, Boone	61103	(815) 987-5711
Mid Central Community Action	741 W. Washington Street	Ponitac	Livingston, McLean	61764	(815) 844-3201

 

ComEd Residential Special Hardship Fund:

Variable grants of up to $1,000 to offset electricity rate increases to address special circumstances and hardships.

Eligibility: Eligible households that qualify must fit within the 0-400% poverty level (See income guidelines). Households must have documented proof of their hardship which includes:

1. Medical- Proof of hospitalization, surgery recovery, or medical/prescriptions services that is limiting income and finances. Households with life support equipment.
2. Military- Military deployment of one or both head-of-household/parent(s), deployment/activation papers and documents must be provided to prove deployment. Eligibility also includes military personnel returning from active duty with a disability. Proof of circumstances must be provided.
3. Senior- Senior’s requiring “in home care” and other services resulting in difficulty making “out of pocket” costs, therefore limiting finances. Proofs of these expenses are needed. Eligibility also includes grandparents raising minor grandchildren. Applicants must provide Medicaid/Kidcare card for the grandchild, displaying child’s name, grandparent’s name, and address.
4. Disability- Households containing a person(s) with a disability, including mental health that severely limit the household’s finances. Medicaid or SSI documents will need to be provided.
5. Loss of Employment or Unexpected Loss of Income
   1. Termination of employment cannot be a result of an applicant’s negligence. Termination papers or layoff notice must be provided as proof.
   2. An unexpected loss of income due to SSI reassessment, tax increase, or spousal death. Proof of income loss must be provided.
   3. A student that was contributing to the household income and is now attending college/University resulting in a reduction of the household income. Proof of full time student status needed (registration documents) and loss of income (check stubs) must be provided.
6. Family Crisis- Within the last 6 months, households experiencing the death of an immediate family member or terminal illness of an immediately family member. Death certificate or medical papers must be provided for spouse or affected family member. Property Damage - Unexpected reduction of a household’s income due to property damage associated with natural disasters not covered by insurance. Natural disasters include flood, tornado or wind damage to home or vehicle. Victimized by Criminal Activity- Unexpected reduction of a household’s income as a result of being victimized by criminal activity. Provide police report (must have filed within 72 hours of the event) and proof of income loss, e.g. lost workdays.
   

If clients meet one or more of the above qualifications please have the following:

• Picture ID- The address on the Id must match the address on the utility bill. If the address does not match, supply another bill, state, or government issued document with the matching address.
• Income- Proof of 30-day income needed for the entire household over 18 years of age (if working).
• Utility bill- The date of the utility bill must be issued within the last 30 days (no disconnect notice bills).
• SSN- Only required to determine income eligibility (if it applies to you.)
  

Please provide documentation for all circumstances ex. Medical and/or disability. Proof all hardships must be within 90 days unless otherwise stated. Disability proof must state disability and also show monthly amount.

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Residential Energy Assistance Challenge (REACH)

Program Eligibility:

• LIHEAP client.
• Cook County resident.
• Income of 150% of the poverty level or less.
• In crisis with utility payments or in the reconnect/disconnect cycle. 
• Seeking help to become a regular bill payer.

Program Goals:

• Turn “at risk” LIHEAP recipients into regular monthly utility bill payers.
• Reduce the number of LIHEAP clients in the disconnection/reconnection cycle.

Program Strategies:

• Financial Education
  1.  Individual Budget Counseling.
  2. Quarterly review of utility payments.
  3. Community financial literacy workshops.
  4. Information on local financial institutions and products available.
• Energy Conservation
  1. Participants receive a weatherization kit and CFL’s for their home.
  2. Keep Warm Illinois conservation tutorial targeting strategies that will reduce usage within the home.
  3. Energy Checklist to aid in execution of conservation strategies.
  4. Priority consideration for CEDA’s Weatherization program when eligible.
• Case management
  1. Monthly meetings and phone calls.
  2. Information and referrals on income support programs.
  3. Communication and planning to promote regular utility bill pay.
  4. Reward stipends towards utility payment for continuous and on time bill payment.

Requirements for participating:

• Expectation is that client will be in the program for 6-12 months.
• Attend one meeting or workshop with a case worker every month for program duration.

How to enroll in REACH:

• Local LIHEAP sites have the necessary release of information forms and will submit to CEDA’s Central Office at 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 2010, Chicago, Illinois, 60604.  Attention REACH Project.
• Questions?  Call 312.795.8987.

 

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

FUNDING FOR THE 2008 PROGRAM YEAR IS EXHAUSTED

The goal of LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is to provide energy assistance in the form of one-time payments to utility companies and individuals to assist with winter heating bills. Part of the program also includes help with repair or replacement of non-working furnaces for low-income households.

Throughout September and October, applications will be accepted for homes with senior citizens and disabled residents. Beginning October 1st, applications will be accepted for homes that are currently disconnected due to lack of payment. All other households meeting the eligibility guidelines can apply on and after November 1st. Cook County residents in need of assistance with their utility bills should call CEDA's Energy Hotline at 800-571-CEDA (2332).

INCOME GUIDELINES (Effective July 2008):

# of people Living in Household	* 150% of the Federal Poverty Level Gross Income for 30 Days Prior to Application Date
1	$ 1,300
2	$ 1,750
3	$ 2,200
4	$ 2,650
5	$ 3,100
6	$ 3,550
7	$ 4,000
8	$ 4,450
Call for income eligibility for more than 8 members of one eligible household.

 

Documentation Needed:

Income:

Proof of 30 day income for the entire household over 18 yrs. old if working.  If you receive cash wages or cannot submit check stubs to cover the 30-day period, you must have an Income Statement filled out

Utility Bills:

The issue date on the bill(s) should be within the last 60 days.   Note:  If the utilities are included in the rent, please provide a rent receipt or lease that states the following: Rent Amount Address Current Month Landlord’s phone number and signature Applicant’s Name

Proof of social security numbers for all household members over 1 yrs old is required.

Proof of  AABD or TANF, you must bring the “Medical Eligibility Card”

Most applications take at least 30 days to process, so clients must be patient. Clients will receive written notification of their approval for LIHEAP funds. If the client is approved, money is either given directly to the utility company or, if the clients' utility bills are factored into their monthly rent payment, given directly to the client.

For More Information:
LIHEAP Hotline: (800) 571-CEDA (2332)
8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday

 

 

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Share the Warmth

Funded through donations from customers and employees, Peoples Energy's Share The Warmth program provides matching grants for their payments up to $200 for those who qualify.

For More Information: www.peoplesenergy.com

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Share

The Nicor Gas Sharing Program provides one-time annual grants to qualified residential customers. Administered by the Salvation Army, the Sharing Program is funded by direct contributions from Nicor Gas' customers and employees. Customers can make donations via their monthly gas bill payment, which Nicor Gas will match dollar-for-dollar, up to $175,000 annually.

For More Information: www.nicorinc.com