Fifth District Congressman Tom Perriello announced today that $8.8 million in federal money will be used to weatherize more than 1,000 homes throughout the district.
“Investing in home weatherization is a win-win situation because families can lower their home energy costs, which helps all consumers by taking pressure off the grid. Additionally, we can train a new green jobs workforce in energy efficiency technology,” Perriello said in a press release.
Grants up to $6,500 per home are available for eligible homeowners, primarily low-income, and families with disabled members.
For the City of Charlottesville, the County of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna and Nelson, $2,935,140 will be available for estimated 382 homes.