Klamath County, Oregon – Funding is now available for Klamath County residents looking to improve home heating efficiency and reduce air pollution by replacing older wood-burning devices or making weatherization upgrades. The initiative is for homeowners in the local Air Quality Zone and is meant to assist them switch to cleaner, more efficient heating solutions.
Participants who meet the requirements may get up to $10,000 per family to replace outdated wood stoves or fireplaces with new gas or electric heating appliances. The money pays for everything, even the professional installation.
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Licensed contractors work directly with homeowners to figure out what they need, suggest the best replacement system, safely take out the old wood-burning device, and put in a new one that is high-efficiency alternative.
The initiative focuses on households with low to moderate incomes that use wood-burning devices as their main source of heat. The goal of the project is to make houses more comfortable while simultaneously helping to clean up the air in the whole neighborhood by focusing on homes that are most affected by smoke pollution and energy waste.
Residents may also be able to get up to $5,000 per family for weatherization improvements in addition to heating upgrades. These services can assist minimize energy expenses and keep heat in by adding insulation, closing air leaks, and making other repairs. Weatherization may make a home much more efficient overall by making heating systems operate better and making the home more comfortable all year long.
Program organizers say that replacing a heating system and doing weatherization work at the same time can save homeowners money in the long run and cut down on emissions from their homes. Cleaner heating sources also help cut down on smoke in the winter, which is a big problem for air quality in the area.
People who want to take part can apply online through the program’s application page or call 541.882.8846 to get more information. Enrollment is subject to eligibility requirements and available funding, and households are encouraged to apply early to take advantage of the assistance.
The program is part of an ongoing effort to make homes healthier, cut utility bills, and improve air quality in Klamath County by helping people get rid of old, inefficient wood-burning heating systems.
