Ceda Energy Brochure 2009

Community Development Agency (CDA) Sites: CEDA Neighbors At Work 1229 Emerson, Evanston, IL 60201 847-328-5166

Energy Conservation & Services

CEDA Northwest Self-Help Center, Inc. 1300 Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 847-392-2332 Proviso-Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc. 411 W. Madison Street, Maywood, IL 60153 708-450-3500 CEDA Near West 6141 W. Roosevelt Rd, Cicero, IL 60804 708-222-3824 Southwest Development Association 7666 W. 63rd Street, Summit, IL 60501 708-458-2736 CEDA Bloom-Rich Community Development Assn. 1203 West End Ave., Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-754-4575 CEDA Bloom-Rich Community Development Assn. 1647 Cottage Grove Ave., Ford Heights, IL 60411 708-758-2510 CEDA Center For Community Action 53 E. 154th Street, Harvey, IL. 60426 708-339-3610 CEDA Southeast 3518 W. 139th Street, Robbins, IL. 60472 708-389-1914 CEDA Central 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60604 800-571-CEDA (2332)

Helping People. Changing Lives.

Energy Assistance... Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) The LIHEAP is designed to assist eligible low-income households pay for winter energy services, in the form of one-time payments to utility companies that are applied directly to the household’s energy bills. The amount of the payment is determined by income, household size, fuel type and geographic location. Priority enrollment runs from September to October for seniors and persons living with disabilities. Open enrollment for all eligible households begin November 1, and operates until funds are exhausted. *Applicants eligible for LIHEAP automatically qualify for CEDA’s Weatherization program. Reconnection Assistance Reconnection assistance may be available if your household is disconnected from an energy source used for heating. Assistance may also be available for delivered fuels if the delivered fuel supplier has refused to deliver and the tank contains 10% or less fuel. Only households that have made good faith efforts to maintain their energy services will be considered. Documents Needed For LIHEAP 1.

Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30-day period to the application date.

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Current copy of heat and electric bills (if you pay for your home energy directly)

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Proof of Social Security Numbers of all household members

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If a member of your household receives TANF, you must bring their Medical Eligibility Card

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Applicants that have their utilities covered in the rent must bring proof of rental agreement stating monthly rental amount that utilities are included, and landlord contact information. (Rent costs must be 30% of household gross income for 30 days prior to application).

...Energy Conservation Weatherization CEDA's Weatherization Program is a year-round program that uses state-of-the-art technology to make homes more energy-efficient for qualifying low-income residents living in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Repairing or replacing older furnaces, installing heatsaving insulation and sealing bypasses to conserve energy are measures used to keep homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Weatherization work may also includes: •

Attic and Wall Insulation

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Draft Sealing

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Furnace and boiler improvements

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Safety testing of gas appliances

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Window and door repair and improvement

Documents Needed For Weatherization •

Annual income for each member of the household 16 years and older

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Proof of Social Security numbers for head of household Social Security numbers only for each household member Ownership of the dwelling – current tax bill, mortgage statement or recorded mortgage

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Other CEDA Energy Service Programs The LIHEAP Furnace Program is ONLY available to qualified LIHEAP applicants. The program only performs work for applicants that are homeowners or landlords living at the property and their heating system is non-operable. LIHEAP applicants can apply for LIHEAP Furnace every year as long as the heating system is nonoperable. For more information on CEDA Energy Services Contact the Energy Hotline at (800) 571-CEDA (2332) Visit www.cedaorg.net