SEDA-COG has been evaluating and solving home heating problems since 1976. Materials and labor are provided at no cost to those homeowners who qualify. 

SEDA-COG's Weatherization services are available in Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Perry, Snyder, and Union counties.

The process begins with an energy consumption profile of the home, an examination of monthly heating bills for a 12-month period, and an energy audit. SEDA-COG's diagnostic equipment measures air leaks and helps find ways for homeowners to save energy in either forced air or hot water distribution systems.

Eligibility

Qualified, low-income homeowners and tenants are eligible, determined by annual gross income and family size according to the following guidelines:

Features of SEDA-COG Weatherization service:

• Energy education
• Improves residential energy efficiency
• Service is free for low-income homeowners and renters
• Fee for services provided to other individuals
• Residential diagnostic audit
• Residential energy consumption profile
• The following specific measures based on energy profile and diagnostic audit of each home
• Seal air leaks
• Repair and adjust heating systems
• Seal and insulate distribution system
• Insulate and increase efficiency of hot water distribution system
• Install insulation where needed and practical
• Install high-efficiency lighting where appropriate
• Install digital read-out thermostat
• Test for indoor air quality, and take corrective action if necessary
• Home energy ratings
• Energy conservation programs funded by public utilities

Agency Contacts

• Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
• Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
• Pennsylvania Electric Company, Harrisburg and Montoursville
• PG Energy
• Penelec

Weatherization Services services are available in the following counties:

• Columbia
• Juniata
• Mifflin
• Montour
• Perry
• Snyder
• Union

For further information, call:

• 800-332-6701
• 570-522-7220