HRDC offers energy assistance to in-need households this winter
After a bit of a slow start, residents have felt the wrath of a true Montana winter in recent weeks with snow piling up and the temperatures refusing to rise. Operating with the belief each member of our community should stay warm through the night, the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) reminds those in need about their various energy assistance programs. These include Emergency Energy, Heat Bill Assistance, and Home Weatherization.
Heating costs for older homes, mobile homes, and energy-inefficient apartment rentals can cause a household to face significant energy cost increases during the winter months. Emergency assistance can be in the form of service shut-off prevention and hot water heater or furnace replacement. These services are provided to more than 1,000 households annually. Heat bill supplements are provided to more than 2,000 households every year to assist households through the end of winter, paid directly to the heat vendor. Energy saving measures are conducted for eligible households, creating more efficient homes by installing effective insulation and weather-stripping, as well as testing and tuning combustion appliances for safety and efficiency.
HRDC constantly strives to educate homeowners or renters about energy conservation, home health and safety. Benefit eligibility is determined following review of each household’s circumstances. Please visit www.thehrdc.org or to learn more or contact HRDC Energy Programs at energy@thehrdc.org. You may be eligible for energy assistance. So, don’t wait for a disconnect notice – apply today!
HRDC is a nonprofit Community Action Agency dedicated to “Building a Better Community.” Learn more about HRDC’s many efforts in Southwest Montana by visiting the aforementioned website. •
HRDC offers energy assistance to in-need households this winter HRDC is a nonprofit Community Action Agency dedicated to “Building a Better Community.”
